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Joint pain, inflammation and redness in my left big toe joint. initially thought it to be a progressive running injury, but suspect gout. voltaren and cataflam have helped reduce the symptoms, but after being off them for a day, the pain and swelling returns.

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

See doctor: Restart anti inflammatory meds. See your doctor for eval to determine true cause. Then you can start treatment and/or prevention. Good luck. Call today

Answered 10/23/2020

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A member asked:

Joint pain, inflammation and redness in my left big toe joint. initially thought it to be a progressive running injury, but suspect gout. voltaren and cataflam have helped reduce the symptoms, but after being off them for a day, the pain and swelling returns.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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