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Gout attack going on 2,weeks 8 mg of dexamethasone in joint almost done with medrol (methylprednisolone) pack. still in pain. norxo 7.5 no response. allergic to nsaids.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Colchicine: Colchicine, that I see listed in your meds, is alternatively used in higher than maintenance doses to control inflammation in gout attacks. Was the diagnosis made clinically or based on crystals seen on the aspirate? Talk to your treating doctor since is unusual for a gout attack to last so long.

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Answered 7/5/2014

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