Clay Mosby Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Finally got in to see the ortho Dr. My prosthesis is fine, good for hopefully many more years. Turns out my severe pain a few weeks ago was the result of what he called "pseudogout". Instead of uric acid base, the crystals in the joint fluid were calcium based. Whatever they were made off they hurt like hell. I describe it as my knee passing its version of a kidney stone. Unfortunately he told there is no prevention for future attacks, all they can do is treat the pain and inflammation when it hits. Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Drink more water. When I feel a gout episode coming on I increase my water intake. Not coffee, soda, tea or other drinks...water. It does help. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Finally got in to see the ortho Dr. My prosthesis is fine, good for hopefully many more years. Turns out my severe pain a few weeks ago was the result of what he called "pseudogout". Instead of uric acid base, the crystals in the joint fluid were calcium based. Whatever they were made off they hurt like hell. I describe it as my knee passing its version of a kidney stone. Unfortunately he told there is no prevention for future attacks, all they can do is treat the pain and inflammation when it hits. Fun! Glad to hear you doing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc X Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Good to hear the implant is doing fine! Thanks for updating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czhen Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Good to hear the good news. Keep is strong visit your MD with no delay if swollen appear/redness next time. CZhen FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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