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Pseudogout
What is pseudogout?
Pseudogout is a form of arthritis that causes pain, stiffness, tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling (inflammation) in some joints. It usually affects one joint at a time, but sometimes it may affect several joints at once. Pseudogout commonly affects the knee or wrist. Less often, it can involve the hips, shoulders, elbows, knuckles, toes, or ankles. The symptoms of pseudogout are similar to the symptoms of other diseases, especially gout (which is why this form of arthritis is called pseudogout). Some symptoms of pseudogout are similar to the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Sudden, intense joint pain Swollen joint that's warm and tender to touch Red or purple skin around the joint
Less often, pseudogout may cause persistent swelling, warmth, and pain in several joints, and can even mimic rheumatoid arthritis. Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals Most symptoms of pseudogout attacks stop within 5 to 12 days, even without treatment.
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Over time, pseudogout attacks may occur more often, involve more joints, have more severe symptoms, and last longer. Frequency of attacks is quite variable. Attacks may occur from once every few weeks to less than once a year. However, frequent, repeated attacks can damage the joints.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are usually continued until the pseudogout attack completely resolves. If side effects from the therapy occur, treatment may be changed to a different medicine. Your health care provider will discuss the potential side effects with you.
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally prescribed to treat sudden and severe pseudogout attacks. NSAIDs usually reduce inflammation and pain within hours.
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Corticosteroids (also called steroids) may be prescribed for people who cannot take NSAIDs. Steroids also work by decreasing inflammation. Steroids can be injected into the affected joint or given as pills. Colchicine is sometimes used in low doses for a longer period of time to reduce the risk of recurrent attacks of pseudogout.
Not all patients will develop side effects from these medicines. How often any side effect occurs varies from patient to patient. The occurrence of side effects depends on the dose, type of medicine, length of treatment, concurrent illnesses, and other medications the patient may be taking. Some side effects are more serious than others. Before any medicine is prescribed, your health care provider will discuss with you the potential benefits and risks of taking the medications.
References
Pseudogout. American College of Rheumatology. www.rheumatology.org. Accessed June 2010 Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease (CPPD) (Pseudo Gout). www.arthritis.org. Accessed June 2010
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