To: deputytess
My mother has shingles and she is miserable during the flares. For those who have had shingles and gout, how does the pain level compare? I've had chicken pox so shingles is a possibility. I have had gout flares and the last thing I need is another chronic disease with painful flares.
91 posted on
09/04/2013 3:06:12 PM PDT by
CommerceComet
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To: CommerceComet
I have gout and will vouch for the epic experience that is /sarc.
If you have untreated gout, colchicine should stop an attack and allopurinol and a few others will prevent it (a few cases are refractory).
97 posted on
09/04/2013 3:14:32 PM PDT by
steve86
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