tpbury Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Following RobskII's exciting revelation in the Lounge about having a sore toe, and somebody's suggestion that it may be gout, I am moved to ask this: Do you get gout? It is supposed to be an increasingly common thing (fatness, booze). I've had it once or twice a year for last 10 years, but am now moving into a phase where one or more joints are continually inflated and misshapen - it's basically arthritis without sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Get it controlled with Allopurinol. It makes it slightly worse for a short while then all symptoms disappear. Mind you, unless you unload the lard you'll need to take it for the rest of your life. If your doctor suggests taking Indomethacin (Indocin), politely suggest that he takes them first, preferably as a suppository, a bottle at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Do you get gout? it's basically arthritis without sympathy. Gout, No...Arthritis, Yes, was diagnosed with arthritis when in my last year at junior school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 I suffer from gout occasionally also. Whenever I feel a twinge I consume lots of cherries (and cherry juice if winter) which works for me. Cherries are alkaline and it counteracts the excess uric acid that causes the gout itself. So I always have a stock of cherry juice from ASDA in the cupboard just in case. Combined with ibuprofen I normally need no other prescription NSAIDS etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbury Posted 17 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Get it controlled with Allopurinol. It makes it slightly worse for a short while then all symptoms disappear. Mind you, unless you unload the lard you'll need to take it for the rest of your life. If your doctor suggests taking Indomethacin (Indocin), politely suggest that he takes them first, preferably as a suppository, a bottle at a time. Yes, I've had that, it's a bit like somebody suggesting you take mescalin and bleach to take your mind off the pain. I go to the gym regularly and this was keeping attacks down. I wondered with Allopurinol and any other drug you take in perpetuity - how much do you have to pay in prescription charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout It is NOT necessarily caused by being overweight or drinking too much port (old wives' tale). I had gout once or twice when I was dancing - I certainly wasn't overweight and I have never drunk port! It is excrutiatingly painful that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now