Since Google Groups has ruined Google's Usenet search I was unable to
find an active group about gout.

I have had gout flare up in both feet at separate times. My
podiatrist gave me an injection of steroids directly in my foot.

Because he is only in my town on certain days and not today, I called
my regular doctor. I was expecting a shot in my foot. After talking
to the doctor, the nurse came in and asked....Arm or hip? When I told
her I was expecting it in my foot she went back and asked the doctor
and came back with the only explanation...........He says we don't do
that.

She said that it wouldn't make a lot of difference. I am guessing
that a local injection would have been better. No?