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I guess I am experiencing my first gout attack. It is in my foot behind my toes, closer to the arch. Foot is very swollen and red and inflamed. I do have a recent history of being stepped on by my horse but 2 or more weeks between the trauma (which wasn't traumatic.) and the pain.
My uric acid levels were normal and an x-ray showed no fracture. Family doctor gave me indocin and ultram. Rheumatologist gave me a steroid shot and colchicine. None of it has helped and the colchicine seems to be making me very fatigued and sick. Very gassy. I skipped tonight's dose.
My swelling is down but pain remains. I am so angry about this. I was diagnosed rheum. arthritis 4 yrs ago and found to have multiple bacterial infections that can contribute to RA. I have been in significant treatment ever since including phenomenal diet with alkaline in mind. Much holistic treatment of RA has had great results and now this!!!
I just shouldn't be a candidate for gout or pseudogout and if I am, WHY CAN'T I GET PAIN RELIEF???????
Sorry, I am just so #@! mad!!
I was on the indocin for 3 days (Rheumy said not to take any longer than that as it can cause migraines) and I was on Colchicine (.06 twice daily) for just 2 days. My foot got more swollen and painful. I don't think I can tolerate the Colchicine which is bad news for me if this is pseudogout.
Is finding no pain relief the norm for gout?
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Has your gout been confirmed by analysis of joint fluid? If not, what makes you think you have gout?
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