Q. Can rest help in reducing the symptoms of gout flare up?
Hello doctor,
18 months ago, I had a gout attack. My symptoms have again started since 48 hours. I have pain, redness, and swelling in my big toe. I do not have pain while resting; however, there is some pain on walking. I have used tablet Colchicine previously for the complaint. Do you advise resting my big toe during flare-ups or suggest gentle walking?
Kindly advise.
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I suggest you rest for a few days and then start walking slowly. Also, you can continue taking the tablet Colchicine. I hope this helps. Kindly revert in case of further questions.
Thank you.
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
I have taken five tablets of Colchicine in the past two days, but I had diarrhea. Is it better to move on to tablet Ibuprofen or continue using tablet Colchicine?
Kindly advise.
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It is better to take tablet Colchicine as it prevents further attacks. However, if the diarrhea is severe, I suggest you use half a tablet of Colchicine and see the difference. Also, in case of severe pain, you can use tablet Prednisone 20 mg once daily for three to five days as it acts more rapidly when compared to the tablet Ibuprofen. However, you must continue using tablet Colchicine for at least one to two months to prevent further attacks.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
After having diarrhea around three times a day, should I go for a half tablet or a whole tablet of Colchicine? Also, should there be a break after taking nine tablets for three days?
Kindly advise.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I suggest you use half a tablet of Colchicine if the pain is manageable, as diarrhea will also control immediately.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
Should there be a break after using tablet Colchicine for three days?
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No, it would help if you continued taking the tablet Colchicine for at least one to two months.
Hello doctor,
A half tablet is working fine, and both pain and diarrhea have subsided. Can I continue using half a tablet thrice daily until the pain, redness, and swelling subside completely?
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
Can gout attacks be triggered by not drinking enough water or consumption of alcohol?
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
Should I undergo blood or kidney function tests to check for uric acid levels?
Hello,
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It is better to check the uric acid levels one month after the attack. Also, you can get your creatinine levels checked and go for urine analysis.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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