Gout, Acute
"I&rsquo;m 40 and I&rsquo;ve had about two gout attacks a year for the last 4 years. They have all been on my left big toe although currently this one is in my left heel. When I get a flare up there is no stopping it. Not indocin, naproxen, prednisone nothing! I take Allopurinol daily. Note* I just started taking Allopurinol this year and I felt like it was helping me. I made it to November. But here I am all over again. I&rsquo;m am 6ft 245lb. I do exercise quite a bit. Have a active lifestyle. I&rsquo;ve worked with my primary physician, podiatrist and now I&rsquo;m being referred to a Rheumatologist. Hope they have some new ideas. I have  Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) from work for this, but I&rsquo;m on my 7th day with this and it&rsquo;s not getting better. I still worry about missing work. Stressed over here! "