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Suggest Treatment For Gout

Posted on Mon, 23 Oct 2017

Question: I get gout now and then (for a couple of days). I now have a case of it that has lasted 2.5 weeks and doesnt seem to be improving. My doctore prescribed colchicnine, which has worked in the past, but not this time. What else should I try. What can I take for the pain along side it (Motrin ?)

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start ICE compression and MOTRIN

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If the attack is not subsided in 2 weeks it requires additional pain medication. Ice compression, elevating the painful joint and MOTRIN 400mg would definitely add to the anti inflammation property.
Generally we do not for so long we give corticosteroid shots for quick response. So if the above suggestion does not help you can see your doctor for corticosteroid prescription.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (3 hours later)

thank you. Is it ok to take the 400 milligram of Motrin in parallel with the colchicnine? If so, how many times a day can I take the Motrin?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take Motrin with Colchicine. You can take up to three times a day.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar