Question 1

how can i  deal with pseudogout?

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Depends: Some of it depends on location.  Early and easy treatment can consist of ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications (motrin, alive, etc.).  If the pain persists, see an orthopedic surgeon for a more detailed exam and possibly other treatments (steroid injections, surgery, etc.).

Question 2

what are the tests for pseudogout?

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Look for crystal in: Analysis of joint fluid. Your doctor inserts a needle into your joint to extract a small sample of joint fluid for analysis with a microscope. He or she looks for cppd crystals in the fluid.
 X-rays. X-rays of your knee can reveal other conditions caused by cppd crystals, such as crystal deposits in the joint cartilage (chondrocalcinosis) and joint damage.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: pseudogout?

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Pseudogout: Pseudogout mimics an inflammatory arthritis similar to that caused by gout.  Gout is caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals and tissues and joints.  In contrast, pseudogout is caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in joints and tissues.  Both conditions may cause pain, redness, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints such as ankle or toe.

Question 4

does anyone have any home remedies to help with pseudogout?

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One or two.: Unless you have primary hyperparathyroidism, which need be checked , and a low 25-oh vit d, then vitamin d3 and adequate calcium will help. Pth drives calcium into cartilage and a factor in the dx. The only other dietary issue: iron overload, hemochromatosis, must be exclude.

Question 5

how to treat pseudogout?

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One or two.: Unless you have primary hyperparathyroidism, which need be checked , and a low 25-oh vit d, then vitamin d3 and adequate calcium will help. Pth drives calcium into cartilage and a factor in the dx. The only other dietary issue: iron overload, hemochromatosis, must be exclude. Nsaids with low dose Colchicine will help. But treat the underlying problem, if they can be found.

Question 6

what is the difference between gout and pseudogout?

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Different crystals: Gout is caused by uric acid crystals in the joint, pseudogout is caused by calcium pyrophoshate crystals. Both can cause painful swollen joints. A correct diagnosis is important to get the right treatment.

Question 7

how can i prevent a pseudogout attack?

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Pseudogout, like…: Gout is crystal deposition disease, usually in knee. Preventive rx is Colchicine (has many side effects that need to be discussed with fp/rheumatologist). Disease can be associated with hemochromatosis, hyperpara-thyroidism, hypophosphatasia, hypomag-nesemia, gitelman's syndrome; so managing these conditions may help prevent pseudogout attacks.

Question 8

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for pseudogout?

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NSAID, etc: The acute episodes are treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine.  Chronic control may be with hydroxychloroquin.

Question 9

how does gout/pseudogout relate to arthritis?

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Both are arthritis: Gout and pseudogout are both types of inflammatory arthritis. Gout is caused by uric acid crystals in the joints. Pseudogout is caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals. Both gout and pseudogout can cause attacks of arthritis causing pain and swelling in joints. The symptoms can be similar. It is important to get the right diagnosis, since the treatment for gout and pseudogout are  different.

Question 10

can stress trigger pseudogout?  also what can i do to prevent flareups of pseudogout

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There are: no evidence based studies which show that stress can trigger attacks of pseudogout ..or for that matter regular gout. Both are arthritic conditions the former due to the deposition of calcium crystals in the joints the latter uric acid crystals...
There are some reports of extreme temperature triggering both types as well as other "traumatic" events!
Hope this helps
Dr Z

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