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oh_no_01

Longest gout attack?

Needs Advice

Hi all

Have had gout for years limited to a few attacks a year which never really amounted to much. Could fight it off with water, vitamin C and ibuprofen. When I have had a full blown attack - it’s cleared up after a week at the most.

However I’m now approaching my fourth week of an attack. During this time I’ve been prescribed:

Colchicine 500mcg (didn’t change anything)

Prednisolone 5mg (seemed to get worse after this)

And now today:

Naproxen 500mg tablets (and Omeprazole to manage any side effects)

Has anyone had an attack lasting nearly a month? Lifestyle and diet pretty balanced - just one of the unlucky ones.

Thanks

Posted Jan 27, 2026, 1:44 PM UTC

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