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Is there a way to inject medication into the gout joint to dissolve the crystals away?
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No: A similar medication called Krystexxa (pegloticase) can be infused through an I.V., but the vast majority of gout sufferers can be treated with anti-inflammatories or Colchicine for flares, and Allopurinol or Febuxostat to reduce uric acid.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Not at this time: Right now the only joint injectable medication will be a steroid injection to settle the inflammation down but in reality the crystals will not be disolved.
Answered 7/20/2012
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