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HI, has any body used anything on the foot, such as elastic bandages, ankle supports etc, to help with a bad flare up?
I suspect he answer will be no as even the bed covers can be painful on a foot at night. I am just trying to find anything to help my hub with this really bad flare up following him starting his new meds.
Thanks
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jx41870 Mrs_Bx
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Sorry, no, can't think of anything. Try to wear some thick, soft socks because maybe the warmth helps a little, and it helps protect from bumping into things, but have to sleep with the foot up on a pillow and no covers on it.
Can't he switch back to colchicine for a while, or something?
Mrs_Bx jx41870
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Thanks. He is supposed to take it with his feboxostat but both affect his stomach quite badly so he hasn't been taking it. He feels really rotten with the meds and his foot is worse than ever but they did say it may get worse before it gets better.
jx41870 Mrs_Bx
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Have to discuss with the doctor then. Maybe try alternate meds alternate days? Or just buckle down for a bad week.
andrew41895 jx41870
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Hi potency Bromelain (GDU > 2800) is the best remedy that I've found, works well with colchicine too.