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Suggest Remedy For Pain Due To Gout Attack

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

Question: I am 87 yers low pension sr, If this a charge service I mst forgo. otherwise need suggestion relieve pain sudden gout attack, i.e. ice, nsaid, Norco. About pay - I was paid allmy lofe for work I did and so should you and I understand.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
quite a lot of good medicines

Detailed Answer:
Indocin and/or colchicine are recommended for acute attacks (with plenty of water). Of course avoid foods that trigger gout such as bloody meats, shellfish, and red wine. Not so sure about ice though. Gout is triggered by the precipitation of crystals. Cold would seem to trigger that.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (17 minutes later)

If I ever get to a doctor, he will prescribe. I need to know about pain tonight. I have aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen (Aleve), prescription Naproxen (500 mg) and hydrocodone/acetaminophen 10/325 and hot and cold compress. This attack is surprising;I am95% vegetarian.

My question was about gout pain tonight. I have aspirin,Tylenol,
Naproxen (Aleve), Naproxen (500 mg prescription) and hydrocodone 10/325 and hot and cold compresses

Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
let's not make things worse

Detailed Answer:
low dose aspirin decreases the ability of the kidney to put out uric acid (gout stuff) while naproxen is helpful. ALEVE and/or naproxen is better.

Narcotics do not affect the gout process but really might not even be as effective for pain as an anti-inflammatory.

Looking at prevention by lowering uric acid levels is rather important.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar