Colchicine Was A Game Changer For Me.

I've had gout now for 10 years or so (diagnosed in my mid 20's) and younger me refused to take tablets every day because "that's for old people". I managed it fairly well with vit c tablets, less meat etc. And Naproxen when the swelling began.

The last year with gout has been progressively getting worse. My last attack didn't clear up for 2 months - it was walkable but stiff. If I did anything but walk on the outer edge of my foot, I'd be flared up again for days.

I started Allo back up during this attack figuring it couldn't get worse. I'm an idiot 😂

I got back in touch with my doctor to get my repeat sorted for the Allo as I was running out, and mentioned the attack and discussed Colchicine.

3 day course, 1 tablet 4 times a day.

Day 1 I got numbness in my feet and tingly toes Day 2 I felt able to stand more flat footed. Day 3 my walking has improved and my legs aren't aching from walking weird anymore.

Yesterday was my first day no colchicine and I was able to play at the park with my son.

Word of warning though: my doctor told me some people "get a loose stomach". This was being polite. I was like a firehose for the duration of the course. But for me, it was totally worth it.

I just wanted to share as I'm happier than I have been for a while because of the constant pain. Now just to keep on with the Allo and hope my uric acid levels come down!