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ankle swelling with tafinlar/mek combo

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    • November 4, 2015 at 5:42 am
    Nell
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      Has anyone had ankle swelling on these drugs? Is this something to be concerned over? Thanks for the input.     Nell

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        • November 4, 2015 at 2:41 pm
        rosa1
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          i never did when I was taking these drugs, but I know you need to tell your doctor. I remember he would always check for any swelling on my ankles everytime I saw him.

          • November 4, 2015 at 2:41 pm
          rosa1
          Participant

            i never did when I was taking these drugs, but I know you need to tell your doctor. I remember he would always check for any swelling on my ankles everytime I saw him.

            • November 4, 2015 at 2:41 pm
            rosa1
            Participant

              i never did when I was taking these drugs, but I know you need to tell your doctor. I remember he would always check for any swelling on my ankles everytime I saw him.

              • November 4, 2015 at 3:39 pm
              jamieth29
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                My doctor always checked my ankles also even before braf inhibitors the reason they told me is it can be a sign of blood clots.
                  • November 6, 2015 at 5:09 pm
                  soniashields
                  Participant

                    My mom has been on Tafinlar/Mek combo for quite some time and she always usually has some sort of joint swelling. They have checked her for blood clots, which she has never had. Seems to be more "accepted" as a possible side effect of the meds. In the beginning she was told that it was not a documented side effect.

                    • November 6, 2015 at 5:09 pm
                    soniashields
                    Participant

                      My mom has been on Tafinlar/Mek combo for quite some time and she always usually has some sort of joint swelling. They have checked her for blood clots, which she has never had. Seems to be more "accepted" as a possible side effect of the meds. In the beginning she was told that it was not a documented side effect.

                      • November 6, 2015 at 5:09 pm
                      soniashields
                      Participant

                        My mom has been on Tafinlar/Mek combo for quite some time and she always usually has some sort of joint swelling. They have checked her for blood clots, which she has never had. Seems to be more "accepted" as a possible side effect of the meds. In the beginning she was told that it was not a documented side effect.

                      • November 4, 2015 at 3:39 pm
                      jamieth29
                      Participant
                        My doctor always checked my ankles also even before braf inhibitors the reason they told me is it can be a sign of blood clots.
                        • November 4, 2015 at 3:39 pm
                        jamieth29
                        Participant
                          My doctor always checked my ankles also even before braf inhibitors the reason they told me is it can be a sign of blood clots.
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