Gout attack treatment
Ages 18-64
FSA or HSA eligible
When you need it, get treatment for a gout attack from an online physician or NP. With Optum Clinic, you can receive virtual treatment on your timetable from reputable telehealth providers at a fixed cost with no unexpected charges. Pay a fixed price; visits with insurance are not accepted. Fill your prescription at a preferred pharmacy if you are prescribed medication for a gout attack. If you have health insurance, it might pay for the cost of the prescription drugs you take.
Quickly receive virtual care from a licenced clinician without making an appointment
Respond to a few health inquiries and make contact with a physician.
Any prescribed medication can be delivered or picked up at the pharmacy of your choice.
A fixed visitation fee is required; insurance is not accepted.
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Commonly prescribed gout attack treatments
Based on your symptoms and medical history, your clinician will decide whether (if any) over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication is medically appropriate for you. If you have a prescription, pick it up from the pharmacy of your choosing.
Colchicine
Reduces inflammation
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Examples include indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Voltaren), and naproxen (Aleve)
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It's important that you understand.
Your clinician can suggest that you see a healthcare professional in person based on the information they have about your health. At present time, Optum Health Clinic is not intended for users of government payor programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and does not accept insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers episodes of gout?
Hyperuricemia, or elevated blood uric acid levels, is the cause of gout, a kind of arthritis. Crystals can develop in the joints if your body creates too much uric acid or, more commonly, not enough uric acid is excreted in your urine. Monosodium urate (MSU) crystals are uric acid crystals that cause gout attack symptoms like pain and inflammation. Why does hyperuricemia occur? High uric acid levels can be caused by diets heavy in alcohol, fructose from fruit, and purine-rich meat (such as shellfish and organ meat), although studies generally indicate that obesity and genetics are the main risk factors.
What is the duration of a gout attack?
If left untreated, a gout attack, often referred to as a gout flare or a flare of gouty arthritis, can linger for a few hours to many weeks. The most intense pain usually occurs within the first 24 hours of the onset of symptoms, which typically happen unexpectedly. Joint pain might persist for a very long time.
What eases an attack of gout?
According to clinical studies, gout patients can have a 24- to 36-hour relief from gout discomfort while using colchicine, a drug derived from a plant that has been used by humans for thousands of years to treat joint swelling. For the longer-term treatment of persistent gouty arthritis, colchicine is another option. For the treatment of gout pain, doctors frequently recommend NSAIDs in addition to colchicine. Corticosteroid gout treatment may be helpful for those who cannot take NSAIDs or colchicine, however it is not offered through Optum Clinic.
Is it possible to cure gout?
Although there is no known cure for gout, the crystals of monosodium urate that cause the disease can disintegrate when the body's uric acid content falls below a particular threshold. Seeking advice from a reputable healthcare professional, such as a primary care physician (PCP), can help you reduce your urate levels by taking preventative gout medication. Among these uric acid-lowering drugs are febuxostat (Uloric) and allopurinol (Zyloprim).
The American College of Rheumatology also recommends the following diet and lifestyle guidelines to prevent gout flares:
• If you're obese, start a weight loss program
• Limit your consumption of beverages sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, like sodas and fruit juices
• Limit your consumption of alcohol, especially beer
• Limit your consumption of purines, which tend to be highest in shellfish and organ meats
What is the impact of having gout on my general health?
Gout frequently coexists with other medical disorders, especially obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and high blood pressure (hypertension). Also, studies conducted recently have indicated that the 120 days following a gout flare-up are associated with an increased risk of stroke or heart attack. Your doctor will prescribe gout treatment after taking into account other co-occurring medical disorders.
Can I pay for a visit or prescription drugs with my health insurance?
At this time, Optum Clinic Clinic does not accept health insurance for visits. You can submit a claim to your insurance provider for reimbursement, but we can’t guarantee they’ll reimburse you. If you typically pay for your prescription drugs with insurance, you can do the same with those that are prescribed by Optum Clinic. The cost of medication isn’t included in the cost of your visit.
How does Optum Clinic protect my health information?
Optum Clinic protects your health information by strictly following the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA governs what Optum Clinic and your healthcare providers can do with your medical information, as well as your contact and payment information. Optum Clinic doesn’t and will never sell your personal information. Learn more on our privacy page.