I am 49 years old. My uric acid level 12.5 when tested one month ago. I am suffering from pains in my feet since 3 months. I am feeling stiffness in my joints in the early morning times and over a period of inactivity. I am taking febuxostat 80mg. Is it gout arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis? I am afraid that it is rumatoid arthritis. Please clarify me.

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