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Old 09-10-2007, 01:27 PM
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Ooo not good...

If you are swelling up like that, it could be

1) kidney failure

2) allergic reaction (and if this it could deteriorate rapidly)

Since you are on anti-inflammatory drugs, they may mask this reaction somewhat.

Can you go to the ER? If you have fluid in the lungs, hard to breathe, this can go South quickly.

3) there is also heart failure, as a possiblility.

So I think an ER may be necessary. If you choose not to go, do NOT lie down flat, but stay propped up...this will help with breathing.

Here is a link showing heart failure can occur with Humira...
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...lnk&cd=1&gl=us

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dru...ation/DR500449

Since your edema is staying, it becomes more serious as each day passes, IMO.
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Last edited by mrsD; 09-10-2007 at 03:14 PM. Reason: fixing spelling
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