GoutHurts
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8 posts since January 7th, 2007
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8 posts since January 7th, 2007
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You can definitely have a gout attack without the swelling or redness. I rarely get much redness (and I've had close to 40 attacks). Much of it depends on where you have the attack. Mine can be somewhat nomadic (the pain moves all over the foot).
1. Colchicine
2. Prednisone
3. Indomethacin
Talk with your doctors about these medications. They wil... more
As a LONG TIME sufferer of Gout, I had gone to many different doctors. They all pretty much said the same thing, "Eat the right foods, drink the right fluids, etc."
I was put on Allupurinol(sp?) and had some very bad side-affects. I finally went to a doctor that has kept me virtually pain free. His thought was, to not worry so much about preventin... more
Good Lord! 10 weeks? Is it constant pain or does it come? What are you taking for it? I hope YOUR recovery quickes also.
Yes---you can absolutely take them together. I had the same question, and my doctor (who is great) told me frankly, "I would not have prescribed them to you if they were unsafe to take together." Point taken.
What mg of Predisone do you have? I used to get the "pack", but those had little affect as you have to "ramp up" for them. He gave me 25 mg... more
I have been suffering from gout now for about three years. I tried Allupuronal (sp?) but had some nasty side-affects.I average an attack per month (ranging in severity).My doctor decided to take a "re-active" approach, which seemed to help. Anytime I feel an attack coming on, I take Predisone (25mg) and Colchicine. I'll take the Colchicine every ho... more
I appreciate your response, and with all do respect have to differ with you regarding "true" pain medication. I have had attacks so severe that the nsaid or steroids took up to a full day until the pain became tolerable. I typically rank the attacks 1-10 based on the level of pain.
Once I had an 9, and received a steroid shot and nsaids. It ... more
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