Frequent gout attacks from last 1 month

2019-07-07 11:02:48
I am suffering from frequent gout attacks from last one month. At first I met a doctor who gave me febuxostat and prednisolone. Now my uric acid level is 4.2 but yet I suffer from gout attacks as soon as I stop taking prednisolone. Pls. advice me is there any serious problem with me as it has been more than 1 month
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With normal uric acid levels, inflammatory attacks may not be related to uric acid.
Next Steps
Rule out other causes of inflammation.
Health Tips
Avoid long term use of steroids, apply ice packs locally and do dietary modifications.

Answered2019-07-09 05:58:08

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Meet a rheumatologist and take his advice. You need few clinic visits before you get better

Answered2019-07-08 07:09:11

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Continue it

Answered2019-07-07 11:55:03

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