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Hi i have gout for first time. my uric levs are about 600, it's been about 3-4 weeks now and it's still agony, what's the longest it can last. thanks ?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

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See Your Physician : (S)he will give you medication to lower your uric acid and prevent a recurrence of the gout.

Answered 10/23/2016

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A member asked:

Hi i have gout for first time. my uric levs are about 600, it's been about 3-4 weeks now and it's still agony, what's the longest it can last. thanks ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Douglas answered

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