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Flaming Gout

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paul07756
paul07756

Aged 46 I am on my second gout attack of the year ...thought it was bad enough when it was centred on foot and toe but pain seems to be even worse on knee joint to the point where I can't walk on it at all ...fed up this time as started a week ago ...took Naproxen until could see doctor Weds ...three day course of Colchicine completed and no sign of pain subsiding.Work starting to get annoyed at time I am having to take off

Any advice from fellow goutees who work as well welcome

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  • roger47054
    roger47054 paul07756

    Posted

    Sorry mate. There is not good news...

    I have experience in both the foot and knee.

    The knee is far worse and leaves you immonile.

    A little naughty but go back to docs and tell them you need steroids as Naproxen not working . Prednisone is what you need 30mg a day.

    They will work within 6 hours believe me..

    As for working be thankful you dont have a manual job as working on anti inflammatorys will cause long term damage... Take the time to rest and recuperate and think about the lifestyle changes required.

    Ignore the last statement at your peril as it will bite you on the arse..

    Good luck and i hope all goes well with it and your job..

    • rustygecko
      rustygecko roger47054

      Posted

      And drink as much water as you can take.

      Seriously cut down on alcohol.

  • rustygecko
    rustygecko paul07756

    Posted

    Don't mess around:

    Allopurinol

    Colchicine

    Bring BMI down to under 25

    Cut out all fructose esp high fructose corn sirup

    Increase exercise

    Get heart checked out

    Take it seriously - gout is a symptom of hyperuricemia which untreated will kill you long term.

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