u/justsm1ne

This is my first flare. Big toe. A bit over 3 weeks now. Took. a tapering dose of Prednisone for the first week. ​​​​​​​​​​​​

Pain has been gradually decreasing to the point where I don't feel any pain at rest but feel a slight pain when I try to walk normally ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​, so have to limp still, have to wear loose shoes/clogs.

Is this normal? A bit scared as Google and ChatGPT say that first flare lasting this long is atypical. Have PCP appointment in 3 weeks. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Most I see online​​​ are fructose in fruits don't affect gout, but I'm in my first attack and want to be a 100% sure, so looking for personal experience. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I was diagnosed with my first attack about 2 weeks back. Took a tapering Prednisone for 7 days since on advice of urgent care. Pain almost disappeared by the start of this week.

But since yesterday morning, I'm feeling the pain creeping back in. It's only at a 1 or 2 out of 10, but am really scared now. Anyone here have advise? Should I take Ibuprofen OTC?

Urgent care visit costs over $200, but I will hit it again if I must.|

Edit: 31M, no adverse effects to NSAIDs, or any other ongoing medication.