Crap! Its gout.

[HillbillyPyro]

Anyone familiar with gout? Finally figured out what's been going on with my foot. Its a form of arthritis that hurts like H E double hockey sticks! What do you know about it? I've read stuff on the internet about it. But wanted to know if anyone is had any personal experience with it

 

[dscl]

I have had a couple acute flare ups. I, unlike others, haven't been able to correlate it to specific diet habits. Thankfully though my flare ups are very rare, but when it does happen I take a medication.

 

[HillbillyPyro]

I have had a couple acute flare ups. I, unlike others, haven't been able to correlate it to specific diet habits. Thankfully though my flare ups are very rare, but when it does happen I take a medication.

I'm going to start watching what i easy and drink as my first step. I only get a couple flare ups a year and went a couple years without anything. I've always ignored till now. I had 3 in the last year.

 

[UpInSmoke]

Uncle has it.

The fat idiot still eats and drinks nothing but junk.

Best of luck to you

 

[Big Lou]

the call it the rich man's disease.. to much uric acid it's crystallizes and that's what cause's the pain . . I get it something terrible in my big toe. To much Red meat, Shell fish IE lobster shrimp crab hence why the call it that. also to much fatty foods they have A diet your suppose to follow but who does.. There are med's or you can get A cortisone shot in the area that hurts . . Good luck !

 

[HillbillyPyro]

Uncle has it.

The fat idiot still eats and drinks nothing but junk.

Best of luck to you

the call it the rich man's disease.. to much uric acid it's crystallizes and that's what cause's the pain . . I get it something terrible in my big toe. To much Red meat, Shell fish IE lobster shrimp crab hence why the call it that. also to much fatty foods they have A diet your suppose to follow but who does.. There are med's or you can get A cortisone shot in the area that hurts . . Good luck !

I'll probably still eat and drink what i want. (an extent) it's not like it's a constant bother. Just 1-2 weeks max 2 or 3 times a year. I do dink a lot of beer. Or at least i did a few years ago. I'm not getting rid of my meat though! Mines in my big toe to. Most common for men.

 

[Tag9485]

Uncle has it.

The fat idiot still eats and drinks nothing but junk.

Best of luck to you

the call it the rich man's disease.. to much uric acid it's crystallizes and that's what cause's the pain . . I get it something terrible in my big toe. To much Red meat, Shell fish IE lobster shrimp crab hence why the call it that. also to much fatty foods they have A diet your suppose to follow but who does.. There are med's or you can get A cortisone shot in the area that hurts . . Good luck !

I'll probably still eat and drink what i want. (an extent) it's not like it's a constant bother. Just 1-2 weeks max 2 or 3 times a year. I do dink a lot of beer. Or at least i did a few years ago. I'm not getting rid of my meat though! Mines in my big toe to. Most common for men.

Yea I "dinks" the hell outa some beer too (buurrrpp) haha but seriously dude you don't want to let it get outa hand. I've heard some horror stories from guys at work about just the sheets at night hurting.

 

[HillbillyPyro]

Uncle has it.

The fat idiot still eats and drinks nothing but junk.

Best of luck to you

the call it the rich man's disease.. to much uric acid it's crystallizes and that's what cause's the pain . . I get it something terrible in my big toe. To much Red meat, Shell fish IE lobster shrimp crab hence why the call it that. also to much fatty foods they have A diet your suppose to follow but who does.. There are med's or you can get A cortisone shot in the area that hurts . . Good luck !

I'll probably still eat and drink what i want. (an extent) it's not like it's a constant bother. Just 1-2 weeks max 2 or 3 times a year. I do dink a lot of beer. Or at least i did a few years ago. I'm not getting rid of my meat though! Mines in my big toe to. Most common for men.

Yea I "dinks" the hell outa some beer too (buurrrpp) haha but seriously dude you don't want to let it get outa hand. I've heard some horror stories from guys at work about just the sheets at night hurting.

Oh the sheets at night hurt like an SOB! But! At least it's not as bad as what some people have. Google gout images... It's pretty sick!

 

[CATom]

I've had one round of it and hope I never do again!

I've heard and been told diet is the best prevention. Stay away from high fat foods and red wine. Good luck man and feel better.

 

[problemsolverjc]

My dad has terrible problems with it... it is all diet related... big no-nos are beer, red wine, and tomatoes...

 

[Highlander]

If you're having it that often you need to see a doc. I was in the same boat. Your uric acid levels are probably high. It can give a kidney stones. ( learned that the hard way). Alcohol, red meat, shrimp, anything high in purines should be avoided. If you're having that many flare ups per year you need to get it under control. I take allopurinol now, have for over 10 years. Haven't had an attack since and can eat all the troubled foods.

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[SDShark]

There is a history of gout on my Dad's side. My Dad mostly has flare ups in his foot or big toe after eating red meat or drinking micro brews. Sucks right? He just has to watch his diet and he has no pain. He can take anti inflammatory medicine after a flare up, but he says eating the meat isn't worth not being able to walk for 2 days.

 

[mistaforty]

I had it once and read up on it. I have every single risk factor including exposure to lead. On one end it's what your taking in or exposed to but on the other end it's your bodies ability to process it all. I increased how much water I take in as well

 

[HillbillyPyro]

Probably wouldn't hurt me to cut beer out anyways. My plan is to avoid the dr unless necessary. Probably is at this point but I'm going to try to change my diet first and see if that helps. Usually they don't last but maybe a week. I've only had one last more than. I'm at 6 days with this one right now

 

[jmartins]

Actually my dad went to the doctors and that what he has in his right ankle. Our doctor told him things that cause it and should be moderated not eliminated is beer, red wine, red meat, high fatty foods (bacon (pains me to say that), deep fried food) and the one that shocked me and I've heard it before is smoking darts. One of the chemicals in them along with everything else can cause the swelling and pain.

Take care of yourself brother and keep us posted.

 

[NCost]

My uncle had it bad...we're Italian so red wine and tomatoes are staples in our house...needless to say it never went away for him as he was to set in his ways.

My dad has terrible problems with it... it is all diet related... big no-nos are beer, red wine, and tomatoes...

 

[derfatdutchman]

I feel your pain, had my first attack when I was 23. Concentrated black cherry juice or 100% juice black cherry juice. You can find it in the natural food aisles of most grocery stores or health food stores. The concenrated juice works the best take 2 tablespoons at least 3 times a day. Also motrin for pain and drink lots of water to flush your system. For mild attacks the above will clear it up for sever attacks go see the Dr. a couple days on meds will cure it.

 

[SmokinNukie]

I've had it for several years, a couple attacks per year. Since the first two attacks, I am usually able to prevent significant pain. I don't like continuous meds so I don't take a daily maintenance drug. Www.goutcure.com has some good educational material and sells a booklet on foods, diets, etc that is pretty informative.

 

[MDSPHOTO]

Yep as mentioned it's due to a buildup of uric acid and for some can lead to debilitating pain. Most people can manage with a proper diet, but there 2 or 3 medications available to treat it for those with frequent attacks. As mentioned it can lead to kidney stones, and trust me when I tell you that the gout pain will seem like a walk in the park compared to passing stones!

 

[HillbillyPyro]

Actually my dad went to the doctors and that what he has in his right ankle. Our doctor told him things that cause it and should be moderated not eliminated is beer, red wine, red meat, high fatty foods (bacon (pains me to say that), deep fried food) and the one that shocked me and I've heard it before is smoking darts. One of the chemicals in them along with everything else can cause the swelling and pain.

Take care of yourself brother and keep us posted.

My uncle had it bad...we're Italian so red wine and tomatoes are staples in our house...needless to say it never went away for him as he was to set in his ways.

My dad has terrible problems with it... it is all diet related... big no-nos are beer, red wine, and tomatoes...

I feel your pain, had my first attack when I was 23. Concentrated black cherry juice or 100% juice black cherry juice. You can find it in the natural food aisles of most grocery stores or health food stores. The concenrated juice works the best take 2 tablespoons at least 3 times a day. Also motrin for pain and drink lots of water to flush your system. For mild attacks the above will clear it up for sever attacks go see the Dr. a couple days on meds will cure it.

I've had it for several years, a couple attacks per year. Since the first two attacks, I am usually able to prevent significant pain. I don't like continuous meds so I don't take a daily maintenance drug. Www.goutcure.com has some good educational material and sells a booklet on foods, diets, etc that is pretty informative.

Yep as mentioned it's due to a buildup of uric acid and for some can lead to debilitating pain. Most people can manage with a proper diet, but there 2 or 3 medications available to treat it for those with frequent attacks. As mentioned it can lead to kidney stones, and trust me when I tell you that the gout pain will seem like a walk in the park compared to passing stones!

So many responses! Thank you all so much. I will keep you updated. Like i said I'll start off with diet before i go to the doctor for meds. I didn't realize how common this was. Its surprising since what i read online made it sound so rare. Beer will be easy to cut back. I've been wanting to anyways but now i have a reason lol. Definitely gonna be hard to cut bacon back...