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Hello; Thank you for writing in today. At this point, I would insist on having this evaluated. I realize that no one wants the "go to your provider" answer; however, it is necessary sometimes. I will explain my rationale. In your case, it is possible that this is an adverse reaction to the medication; however, this would be a more unusual presentation. I'm not saying this is impossible, but I have another concern. Due to the location, heat, swelling, pain, and history of a fall, I would concerned about a possible blood clot. I do not mean to alarm you; however, I do feel that ruling this out is very important. When a person falls or injures a leg, certain things can happen. For example, injuries can cause a phenomenon known as Virchow's Triad. This essentially can lead to blood clots. Even though the fall occurred a couple weeks ago, there is still a possibility. Although this may be a reaction to medication, I think ruling out a clot is also very important. At this point, you can continue the interventions you have tried; however, I would recommend evaluation when possible. I hope this explains. If you have any additional questions, concerns, or need additional clarification, please let me know. Lisa

Expert:	Lisa, MSN, FNP-BC, CCRN
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Answered:	10/22/2009

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