is this normal?
I’ve been dealing with gout for the last five years, typically only have 1-2 flares per year which js managable. I’m not currently taking any medication aside from NSAIDS when flaring. (Looking to change this soon) Since last week i’ve been having my worst flare to date, started in my knee then when that subsided it moved immediately to my ankle, ankle started to calm down and it moved to my toe. I was definitely on the trailing end so last night i decided j was well enough to go meet some friends. Was hobbling a bit but forced myself to walk normally (bad, I know) also allowed myself a couple drinks (again, I know, bad) and after said drinks felt well enough to walk to multiple locations (i’m an idiot honestly) I was fully bracing for a relapse this morning but to my surprise the remaining swelling (which I expected to last at least another three days, is completely gone. I know none of this is reccomended but this js the second time I’ve experienced pretty much total recovery after pushing through the final stages of a flare. Definitely not looking to validate my choices but is there a reason why this might be? Just genuinely curious if i should be pushing through some symptoms for faster recovery. Anyone have a similar experience?