Gout, Acute
"First gout attack 6 mo ago.  Very painful, could barely walk.  I am 46, active all my life, 200lbs, probably drink too much.  My dad also has the disease.  On the first occurance, naproxen had little effect even at high doses as is recommended for first onset.  Went to the doctor and went to the next level--Indocin.  Time and this drug helped.  I did not alter my lifestyle.



I am currently traveling through the Dominican Republic and woke up with a sore toe.  Not nearly as painful as the first attack.  Went to the pharmacia and bought some naproxen and took a good high dose (880 mg (go big or go home)).  Two hours later, I could probably play football (soccer)...Will continue one tab (220mg) every every 6 to 8 hrs for the next couple of day"