"Metspitzer" > wrote in message
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> 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?

I'm with your Dr. on this one. You don't want to be messing around with
steroids and I don't think that is standard treatment for gout. My husband
is on pills for it but I don't know the name. You need to change your diet
too. And add cherry juice.