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By Mayo Clinic staffPseudogout most commonly affects your knees. Other joints that may be involved include your ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders.
If you have pseudogout, you might experience:
- Swelling of the affected joint or joints
- Warmth
- Severe joint pain
Some people experience recurring pseudogout attacks.