GaryG Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Did anybody on Keytruda experience swollen and painful legs? I plan to ask my doctor but was wondering if this condition is curable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb W Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Hi Gary, I went through a period of time where I had pain in my legs - no swelling and the pain went away over time. I didn't experience severe side effects (microscopic colitis) until after 7 months of treatment. I think we're all different as to how this drug affects us. I would definitely ask your doctor. How long have you had the swelling and pain? Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I get intermittent edema in my feet/ankles. It tends to happen more the first couple of weeks after infusion and is pretty much gone by the time I go for the next one. It's not severe, but it's annoying and uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hi Deb: I have had it for 2 or 3 weeks and the doctor ordered an ultra sound to make sure it is not a blood clot. The problem is not in my calf but rather in my lower leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I have noticed that my socks leave marks (indentations) in my calves since I have been taking Keytruda. No pitting edema or swollen ankles like one would see in CHF though, thank God. I sure hope that this isn't an early sign of CHF... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 HI Jack: I have experienced swollen ankles/legs lately. Since I had a blood clot in my lung previously, my oncologist ordered a CT scan to make sure I did not have a blood clot. Then there was a debate about Edema and at the end they decided I had cellulitis and put me on antibiotics. Not to alarm you but you better take it seriously and let your oncologist know. I was told I developed cellulitis from scratching. Cellulitis is to be taken very seriously. I wish you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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