Stretching the quadriceps and hip flexor muscles may help to lessen some of the downward pressure the patella applies to the fat pad. 8,9 Anti-inflammatory medicines are also frequently used. Much less often, injections of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation or surgery to trim the fat pad are required. 8,9. Related Entities
As per references when you are put on Amlodipine therapy for treatment of hypertension,you are 34% less likely to develop new onset of diabetes. As per references when you are put on Amlodipine therapy for treatment of hypertension,you are 34% less likely to develop new onset of diabetes. Minor edit?
I am on day 19 of taking Amlodipine and am beginning to think it is adversely affecting my blood sugars - does anyone know if this is likely? I am type 2 on insulin and meds - I have tried increasing insulin but no improvement and have been keeping very tight on my eating. I think I will need to phone my gp tomorrow as I cannot carry on like this and am not due to see her for 3 weeks .