As a caregiver, you already know how difficult uncontrolled gout can be for someone living with the disease. You may feel personally affected by the toll the disease has taken on someone in your care. However, it’s important to remember you and your loved one are not to blame for uncontrolled gout. These resources will help you support those in your care during their treatment journey.
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Hi, I’m Doctor Lyla Prather and I’m a primary care physician. I generally prescribe oral medications for patients with gout. If you’re taking oral medications to treat your gout and are still experiencing more than 1 flare or the presence of tophi in the last 12 months, your gout might be out of control, and it’s time for a referral to a gout specialist. Out-of-control gout can be painful, unpredictable, and cause permanent damage.
Talk to your primary care physician and ask them to refer you to a gout specialist. Gout specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating out-of-control gout. Find a gout specialist near you by entering your ZIP code in the search bar of the specialist finder.
Gout pills can take over 2 years to dissolve uric acid buildup that is the size of a small marble. KRYSTEXXA is given through an infusion, so it enters the bloodstream. After the first infusion, KRYSTEXXA starts working within 24 hours to lower uric acid levels. In a study, 71% (71/100) taking KRYSTEXXA with methotrexate vs 39% (20/52) taking KRYSTEXXA alone kept uric acid levels under control at Month 6. With 15+ years of clinical use and an established safety profile, KRYSTEXXA is trusted by doctors to help patients take control of uncontrolled gout.
FDA, Food and Drug Administration
