Mutha fucking gout

LOL @ a mod bumping a thread from 2011

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What is going on is that I rarely check the date.

It popped up on the "new posts" and I check those (often times old threads are resurrected by spammers)

Everything looked legit, so I just answered.

Chekcing the dates? Ain't nobody got time for dat!

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tangy said:
Mike: go and see a doctor, discuss allopurinol if you're experiencing gout attacks more than 1-2x per year.

For treating acute attacks, NSAIDs like indomethacin (or naproxen, which you can buy over-the-counter as Aleve in the US) are first-line therapy and will help resolve the pain very quickly. You can take 750 mg at the start of the attack and 500 mg twice daily for the next couple of days until it subsides. Note: THIS DOES NOT FIX YOUR GOUT - it simply helps to relieve the acute pain until the attack is over.

I know nothing about your history, current meds, etc. so TALK TO A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST to ensure that NSAIDs aren't contraindicated in your case. And for your own sake, get a plan put together to resolve your gout.

The most important strategy to reduce gout attacks are controlling the amount of risk factor foods (some of which are listed above) in your diet and losing weight. If you're underinsured or don't want to talk to a MD about it, go into a pharmacy and talk to a pharmacist who will be happy to help you.
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Already taking both. Allupurinol as a preventative, and indomethacin / naproxen cocktail for flareups.

Sadly, in my case, it's mostly hereditary. So, even losing the weight won't "cure" it, but I'm hoping it will help.
 
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