Chronic low-grade gout
Recently I had my worst gout attack ever, which lasted almost a month. Afterwards, I noticed a new phenomenon (for me). The gout lingered on for along time on a low level. There was no pain except when the joint was toucheddirectly. The area around the joint remained red. This lingering, low-gradegout is something I have never experienced before. Anyone have any suggestionson how to get rid of it?
Also, I picked up a few tips from my last attack. I found out that if you aretaking prednisone for gout, you might have to double or triple the strength ifit suddenly becomes ineffective at the original dose. I also noticed thatexercise seems to help during an attack if you can figure out a way to do itwithout involving the sore joint. And I found that wearing my slippers to bedduring the attack gives the toe some added warmth and protection.