[ihavegout]

Thanks Z2P,

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Although that is unfortunate news, I guess now I know what is ahead.

[ihavegout]

Thanks for all the input guys, the prednisone did not do anything so I went back to the doctor and he prescribed Indomethacin 50 mg 3 times a day and it seems to be working as most of the pain has gone away.

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Z2P,

I am only 18 years old and this is my first attack. My uric acid when I finally went in and got it tested was an 8.8. I'm not sure if it was the Indomethacin that stopped it or if it just went away as it has been about 9 days since the attack started. Also one more thing, did anyone have trouble sleeping with the Indomethacin, because I can't seem to fall asleep even though I am deadly tired.

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Anyways, my doctor also told me that gout was mostly hereditary, and diet/drinking only played a small role. Is this true because I would rather not give up red meat/seafood/ale unless it is completely necessary.

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Thanks

[ihavegout]

I went to the doctor and he prescribed prednisone, taken three times a day. Anyone have any luck with this because so far it's not really helping. Also got vic for the pain but i'm trying to only use it when i absolutely need it.

[ihavegout]

Thanks Limpy, I'll go see my doctor soon and hoopefully get on Colchicine and see where it goes from there.

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