A member asked:

I still have pain and swelling from gouty arthritis after 45 days. uric acid levels are back to normal but i still can't walk. what do i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn answered

Continue treatment: Anti inflamatories or cortisone injections may improve your comfort level.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 8/20/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

See: Rheumatologist. If you have been on proper meds the symptoms should ease. Consult rheumatologist see if meds are correct or if caused by something else.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 8/20/2013

4.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I still have pain and swelling from gouty arthritis after 45 days. uric acid levels are back to normal but i still can't walk. what do i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Broke ankle and calcaneus 16 weeks ago still pain swelling and hard to walk at times is this normal and when will it get better?

A member asked:

How much swelling and pain is normal after a met. orif? Still swollen, esp. at end of day, sore to walk on or touch and usually red

A member asked:

9th week after ankle surgery, and still need 2 crutches to walk with limp. Is this normal? Swelling & pain in ankle. When can I walk without crutches?

A member asked:

Hurt 5th metatarsal and had swelling, bruising and it hurts sooo much when i walk.clear Xrays, yet doc still gave me a walking boot. is that normal?

A member asked:

3 weeks ago I rolled my ankle, x-rays say no broken bones but although I can now walk it hurts sometimes and the swelling is still there is it normal?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I recently had pain and swelling in my left ankle. Weekend so visited a walk in clinic. Blood work shows normal uric acid but low lymphocytes 16.7% All other blood work was in range. I will visit my pcp but is this serious?

I have swelling in joints , and gained 8 kgs in 1 month.Bt my thyroid and uric acid levels are normal.Which problem do I have ?

Hi, im 28 years old and my rheumatologist is suspicious for psoriartic arthritis. Both knee's are swelling and my spine hurts too. What do you think is it right ? And after inflamatory period will I get back to normal life?

Hi! I just recently sprained my ankle while running about 12 days ago... I am able to walk on it while limping and I still have very bad brusing and swelling. The brusing comes all the way up my leg. I'm a nurse and need to go back to work. I'm also a run

10 weeks after met. ORIF, still some pain on walking and still swelling. Told to walk normally, physio exercises, but swelling esp. a problem. Normal?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?