Hello,I have swollen, red, hot extremely painful joints in bilateral hands that prevent any use of hands, that occurs mildly every 2-4 weeks lasting 12-72 hours and occurs in sever bouts every 3-4 months lasting up to two weeks and intolerable. I have tested negative RA, Lupus, normal Uric acid, bone density normal after all testing diagnosed with pseudo gout. MD ordered Colcrys but of coarse insurance doesnt want to pay. Are there any other medications to try prior to the Colcrys (it is to expensive and no way I can afford on my own I do have Medicare and have a drug plan with humana starting in January) I cannot tolerate the pain
Hi, Your doctor may Chat Doctor.  To help with acute attacks, your doctor may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory