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How Can Severe Gout In The Knees And Ankles Be Treated?

I have a severe 2nd attack of gout in my knee and all ankle and foot. crutches for 10 days. took round of prednisone.. and resumed allopurinol.. thinking should restart med,.. discontinued ^ months ago has been worse. so stop allopurinol and took 2 colchicine last night. What is best to cope with pain and stop future attacks
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that Gout is caused by the deposition of crystal of uric acid s in the joints. Colchicine is only effective in the acute attack of gout. To maintain the uric acid levels in the normal range you have to take Allopurinol on a daily basis at a dose prescribed by your physician. The dose depends on the uric acid levels in the body. If not controlled by Allopurinol alone Prednisone may also be added to the regime. I would advise you to not stop your medication s to stop any future attacks. Avoid meat and eggs as they increase uric acid levels in the body. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.
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How Can Severe Gout In The Knees And Ankles Be Treated?

Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that Gout is caused by the deposition of crystal of uric acid s in the joints. Colchicine is only effective in the acute attack of gout. To maintain the uric acid levels in the normal range you have to take Allopurinol on a daily basis at a dose prescribed by your physician. The dose depends on the uric acid levels in the body. If not controlled by Allopurinol alone Prednisone may also be added to the regime. I would advise you to not stop your medication s to stop any future attacks. Avoid meat and eggs as they increase uric acid levels in the body. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.