Date: 29.06.2010
From: Iain
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Subject: Gout or Arthritis??
I have had an attack of gout which is now in it`s 4th week. The doc wont put me on Allopurinol until it clears up. Is this likely to be arthritis ? I also have pain and swelling in my left fingers and general feeling of lethargy? Thanks
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Date: 29.06.2010
From: Susie
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Subject: Re: Gout or Arthritis??
My husband has had 2 attacks of suspected gout, but was finally put done to his RA.
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Date: 29.06.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: Gout or Arthritis??
Gout is a type of arthritis! You might have another type of arthritis too.Try and get a referral to a rheumatologist.
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Date: 01.07.2010
From: Iain
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Subject: Re: Gout or Arthritis??
What is the route for referral? Do I see my GP first and go from there? Still sufferin today although have gone back to work. Three weeks sitting on my backside was boring me rigid !!
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Date: 01.07.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: Gout or Arthritis??
Yes, there is a bit of a wait ususally - probably longer now some waiting targets have been scrapped by this government!
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Date: 01.07.2010
From: jill
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Subject: Re: Gout or Arthritis??
Hi sally, hows U? havnt been in, simply becos ive been unwell for so long, and cant be online for long, eyes hurt etc.... hope ya ok, Verity did pass your message to me ((((Hugs )))) xx
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