<s>[INST] can extreme cold in hospital cause pseudo gout in joints knee ankles . I need 5 blankets while I was in hosp. family had to bring comforter to me in order to warm me up took 24 hrs when my joints became very painful dx pseudo gout was given steroid shots made pain stop [/INST] Hello, You can consider analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain. If symptoms persist, you can consult a rheumatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician </s>