@BigA – I was wondering what your latest update is. I too have swelling and a slightly puffy joint. Basically some inflammation and it’s been about 2 and a half months. I was told to take the colchicine which I haven’t but I was told that permanent damage may have occurred.
@nobody – “And it’s possible a gout attack did some damage”. This is indeed what my new rhumatologist said about my swelling however I am seeing a professor rhumatologist soon to discuss this with him. I also have a few updates for you and Keith in which I will add to the originally started thread 🙂