Singulair and ankles

I had been on singular for 10 months and have gained 40 lbs. and retention of water in my calves and ankles. I spoke to my doctor but that fell on deaf ears. He told me that they are not side effects of singular. My eating habits are the same, if anything I have never eat better due to the weight. I had been thin all my life - maybe too skinny. I am 49 years old. Also, due to the weight and water retention I have started a health club with no weight loss. I went off the singular 3 weeks ago, my calves are back to normal, but still have the 40 lbs. Anyone have any advised. MK

I was given Singulair after nasal polyp surgery for severe sinus problems/allergy and asthma. After the first tablet I developed pins and needles in my feet, followed by numbness. After three days I had such severe pain in my knees and ankles that I could not sleep - I have never experienced pain like it. I stopped the tablets - it is now three weeks later and I still have the numbness in my heels. I also have aches in my shoulders and flu-like symptoms.

Hello everyone. I am a 44 year old female who began taking Singulair for my asthma about 6 months ago. At first I would start and then stop taking Singulair after about 1 week due to sore joints. However, Singulair worked wonders for my asthma.

About 3 months ago I decided that if I wanted to breathe without constraints, I would just have to tough it out. Well, after 2 weeks of taking Singulair, I could barely move because every single joint in my body ached horribly. Including my wrists, fingers, ankles and face.

My primary physician prescribed Nabumetone Tab 500mg for me. Although I still have some soreness of the joints, I am better able to bear it with the Nabumetone.

For some reason my inhalers stop working for me so I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. I continue to take the Singulair because I really like being able to breathe well.

my feet and ankles swell

I've been taking Singulair for asthma for about 3 months and have had really bizarre side effects. I have an appt with my pulmonary doc in 3 weeks but, as of last night, I'm stopping the meds on my own discretion. I worry about asthma attacks with the sudden stop, but I'm even more worried about the strange side effects. I ache in nearly every joint, especially fingers/wrists and knees/ankles. I can barely hold hands with my sweetheart because my wrists ache so much. I also have the vivid dreams many others noticed but not the restlessness and insomnia. In fact, I'm dead tired. I take the med right before bed and am still so tired I can barely stay awake on my commute home every evening. And I've had tiny little "starburst" bruises in odd places... multiple bruises popping up when I haven't even bumped into anything. Variations of some of these symptoms show up in the "very serious side effect" category on the pharmacy product info insert so I'm taking my chances with the asthma until I can get back in to see the doc.