I was recently diagnosed with gout and can attest to the fact that it is painful. No one in my family that I can recall ever had it.
On Aug 5 of this year, my nephrologist prescribed Allopurinol (100 mg twice daily) to lower my uric acid. To date it hasn't lowered my uric acid to the point of no flare-ups so he also prescribed a methylprednisolone 4mg dose pack for the flare-ups. I take 6 tablets of the methylprednisolone the first day (all 4mg each, taken throughout the day), then 5 the second day, and so on until day 6 when I take the last tablet. After the first 2 tablets on day 1, I can move and resume my 3 mile walk in the mornings and tend to the dogs and horses.
Thus far, I have not experienced any of the side-effects listed on the prescription info sheet that my pharmacy provides. My doctor says the Allopurinol can take a long time (even up to 2-4 months for some patients) for the body to get used to it and begin to lower the uric acid.
Hopefully the allopurinol will begin to do it's thing. Btw, I am watching what I eat and avoiding red meats, shellfish, processed foods (as much as possible) sugary drinks and alcohol.
Has anyone else had to wait this long for the allopurinol to kick-in?
Prayers for wellness and relief from pain for us all.