On Jan 30, 5:02*pm, Metspitzer > wrote:
> 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?

Well, who gives a ****?