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Is Colchicine recommended for gouty arthritis pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I have gouty arthritis and currently, I am drinking Urinorm to lower my uric acid. I am not eating anything that may increase uric acid but I do eat fish and pork. Right now, I am experiencing pain in my right foot and I was wondering if I can drink Colchicine. I bought it when I had my go... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need to be sure that you are having pain due to an acute attack of gout or something else. Since you are already taking Urinorm, and if you have been regular in taking it, you should not have got the attack. In case you have been irregular in takin... Read Full »
Can my grandmother discontinue one of her gout medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My 83-year-old mother is taking two different medications for gout. She has consistent hand and shoulder pain with weakness. She is unable to catch her walker grip and even she is unable to catch her water bottle. One of the pharmacists told me that one of the medications taken by her can... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Her symptoms are not related to gout or it can be due to chronic tophaceous gout. She can also have CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) or a flare of RA (rheumatoid arthritis). If the symptoms are more in the early morning and then decreases gradually, then it can be due to RA. If... Read Full »
I get stomach pain on taking Colchicine tablet. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have stomach pain that started after I took the tablet Colchicine for pericarditis, but I cannot stop taking my medication. I tried taking the tablet Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily, but it did not help. Now I am taking the tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg daily, but my stomach still hurts. Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern and will try to help you out. Gastrointestinal disorders are usually the most common adverse reactions from the tablet Colchicine. They are often the first signs of toxicity and may indicate that the Colchicine dose needs to be r... Read Full »
Why is Indomethacin not helping with my joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from chronic gouty arthritis. It started ten-plus years ago and now progressed to every joint in my body with multiple joint attacks at once. I have constant pain in my joints, even if there is no attack. The attacks jump from joint to joint nonstop. I have seen many doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and it is a bit unusual for a 40-year-old to have polyarticular gout, that is involving a lot of joints. Firstly, I would recommend you visit a Rheumatologist near you to sort it out. Meanwhile, first, we should rule out if it is gout o... Read Full »
Is it better to rest my big toe or go for gentle walking during a flare up of gout?
Query: 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 rest... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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. Read Full »
Can you suggest some home remedies for face tan?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a very bad tan on my sun affecting regions over my body. I have been experiencing this since I got my chickenpox before six years. My skin has started to get darker every day since then. I have consulted a dermatologist and he suggested me to apply ointments li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Your symptoms could be due to lichen planus pigmentosus (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Skin biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis. Colchicine may give some results in LPP. You shou... Read Full »
Is my knee pain due to high uric acid?
Query: Hi doctor, I did KFT and LFT. I have a SGPT of 60 U/L and SGOT of 54 U/L. I have a uric acid level of 9 mg/dL. Now, I have pain in my knees. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly send your reports. Please mention whether you are taking any medicine for pain. Read Full »
Is Colchicine the recommended best treatment for lichen planus?
Query: Hello doctor, Is Colchicine safe for breastfeeding mothers? I have been prescribed Colchicine for the treatment of my oral lichen planus condition. However, I am still nursing and breastfeeding my one-year-old child. I am wondering if the medication is safe to consume given that I am still nursing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your treatment for oral lichen planus, you need to take a topical corticosteroid and Colchicine is an appropriate treatment for it. I am posting here a study regarding the use of Colchicine by a group of lactating mothers and you can see the results yourse... Read Full »