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My face and neck seem swollen?

Sillyak
Sillyak
Does anyone noticed their face being puffy or know what causes this. My eyes are swollen also and my ENT says its not from my sinuses. I don't even recognize myself anymore.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Another one of my pet peeves. This morning it was more on the left than on right so I look like Quasimodos ugly sister. My belly is really swollen too. If anyone can tell us what this is I would really like to know too. As is all I can offer is sympathy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've read that it can be a sign of kidney problems. You should see a dr. about it.

My eyes and just below the eyes is swollen also and that is why I've researched it on the net. I haven't been diagnosed with Lupus yet but I have many of the signs including this.
Sillyak
Sillyak
My Neurologist prescribed Methylprednisolone. If it helps I wonder what that means? Does anyone know?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's a relative of prednisone which is an adrenal corticosteroid used primarily as an antiinflammatory or immunosuppressant.