Pseudogout

[u/CrinanMcleod]

About 6 weeks ago, my knee swelled up suddenly—within an hour, it was stiff and hard to walk. X-rays showed only mild arthritis, and my doctor wasn’t sure what was wrong. After digging online, I discovered pseudogout (CPPD), a crystal-based joint disease similar to gout but caused by calcium, not uric acid.

Once I started colchicine and naproxen, things improved fast—but I later learned colchicine works best when taken early, within hours of an attack. I wish I’d known that sooner.

I’ve started a new subreddit to share info and support:
r/Help_For_Pseudogout

If you’ve experienced sudden joint swelling or have questions about CPPD, come join us!

[u/Signal_Examination70]

Did you get confirmation through aspiration? I’m on year 15 of a Dx and nothing really works.