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Uric Acid?
How long one is supposed to take febuxostat for high uric acid of value 8?? I don't suffer from gouty arthritis but i do get burning sensation in big thumb joint usually in night. I used to take 40mg febuxostat but it doesn't help in keep it steady for months. It gets increased every other month
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You should avoid all the food items which increases your uric acid.
Get your uric acid test done after 2 weeks of the therapy .
If in case there is no improvement then dose can be modified or some other medications can be started after proper consultation with the doctor.
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Dr. Pavankumar Ravi
Orthopedist
15 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Dietary modification are important to lower the uric acid levels. I consider Allopurinol more safe and effective method to lower serul uric acid levels. Consult a doctor near by to check your toe properly get ESR CRP levels checked and don't forget about spine. Sometimes disc problems especially in lower spine levels may present as burning sensation or paresthesias in great toe
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Dr. Sakshi Mittal
Rheumatologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Unless you had gouty arthritis, uric acid kidney stones or renal failure, there is no indication to take febuxostat just for a high uric acid value. Stop the drug if you never had any of the above indications
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Consult a Rheumatologist if you have joint or musculoskeletal symptoms
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Avoid alcohol, sea food, red meat and artificially sweetened beverages. Also, you need to exercise regularly
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Gulbarga
You need to do Uric acid test monthly for dose modification
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Avoid food with very high protein
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