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How Can Elevated Uric Acid Levels Be Treated?

Hello, I used to have gout. About 3 years ago I made a major life style change, which resulted in my Dr. removing me from my medications. My uric acid levels remained elevated but no symptoms of gout. I know its diet caused and I avoid processed meats such as hot dogs, bologna etc. This morning right out of bed, left foot and ankle were extremely painful. I had some leftover pain medicine from a recent trigger finger surgery and took them right away. Am able to move easier and am making a shopping list with cherry juice and others known for their healing properties. Can you add anything to help me get back to work tomorrow? Thank you, Peter.
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.





If you just want to manage the pain then i would suggest you to take Naproxen once followed twice daily until pain is settled and I would advice you to get your serum uric acid levels rechecked and reconsider starting uric acid medications once you come out of acute pain.




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How Can Elevated Uric Acid Levels Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you just want to manage the pain then i would suggest you to take Naproxen once followed twice daily until pain is settled and I would advice you to get your serum uric acid levels rechecked and reconsider starting uric acid medications once you come out of acute pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.