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How can you releive pain of gout?

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See details: Nsaids, Prednisone or a local cortisone injection. There is a debate whether heat or ice works best if applied to an inflamed joint.

Dr Galland agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Medicines for gout.: Medicines for gout include those that control inflammation (Prednisone, Indomethacin) and those that help control uric acid levels (Colchicine, Uloric).

Answered 2/14/2017

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