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Frequent gout attacks from last 1 month
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.
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Rule out other causes of inflammation.
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Avoid long term use of steroids, apply ice packs locally and do dietary modifications.
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Meet a rheumatologist and take his advice. You need few clinic visits before you get better
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