Thread: Anyone dealing with gout.

Originally Posted by rolodave

I've always heard alcohol was a prime suspect in gout flare ups.

That cant be right

Guy who did my renos had gout, it seemed awful and one of the reasons it took so long.
Hopefully you get through this quickly. Im 51 as well and doc says I need new knees but he wont do the operation til im at leat 60.
Constant pain is not a fun thing

Originally Posted by AlanQ

Guy who did my renos had gout, it seemed awful and one of the reasons it took so long.
Hopefully you get through this quickly. Im 51 as well and doc says I need new knees but he wont do the operation til im at leat 60.
Constant pain is not a fun thing

You have my sympathy.

I have problems with my leg too. I’m 58 in February.

My surgeon doesn’t care how old I am but told me that because of the damage done in my car accident he will be replacing my knee in a year or so, I have to admit - I am terrified.

Originally Posted by AlanQ

That cant be right

With gout if you drink Beer you might as well put a sign on yer back saying "I love gout attacks". Hard stuff isn't far behind however you can drink wine in MODERATION.

Originally Posted by STF

You have my sympathy.

I have problems with my leg too. I’m 58 in February.

My surgeon doesn’t care how old I am but told me that because of the damage done in my car accident he will be replacing my knee in a year or so, I have to admit - I am terrified.

Don't be terrified. My wife had both her hips replaced and one knee. With some PT you'll be fine and afterwards knee pain will be a distant memory.

Originally Posted by STF

You have my sympathy.

I have problems with my leg too. I’m 58 in February.

My surgeon doesn’t care how old I am but told me that because of the damage done in my car accident he will be replacing my knee in a year or so, I have to admit - I am terrified.

Both my parents have had both knees done and are very happy about it. Which leads me to blame them for my bad knees (mind you rugby didn't help)
I hate surgery and am a complete wuss but if it means I wont be in constant pain Im willing to go under the knife

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

With gout if you drink Beer you might as well put a sign on yer back saying "I love gout attacks". Hard stuff isn't far behind however you can drink wine in MODERATION.

I starting to think that gout is something to avoid

Gout and Gout attacks are two different things. If you have elevated Uric Acid you have Gout. However when your body can't process the stuff and it grows crystals in your joints then you have an attack. Some folks have elevated levels but never have an attack.

Originally Posted by AlanQ

Both my parents have had both knees done and are very happy about it. Which leads me to blame them for my bad knees (mind you rugby didn't help)
I hate surgery and am a complete wuss but if it means I wont be in constant pain Im willing to go under the knife

Rugby? Where are you from?

I am originally from England and played on my school rugby team.

I was the hooker.

I could live with the knife too, it’s the hammer and chisel that frightens me a lot.

Originally Posted by STF

Rugby? Where are you from?

I am originally from England and played on my school rugby team.

I was the hooker.

I could live with the knife too, it’s the hammer and chisel that frightens me a lot.

I'm from Montreal, played from high school till I was 30, schools and with a club, when for the first time in my life I got an actual injury, ACL and MCL torn in my left knee in a freak accident that had nothing to do with the game play. Was just jogging across the field with a guy from the other team when he tripped over his own feet and fell on my knee. I head the ligaments pop over my scream as I went down. 1St friggin game of the season!!! I didn't even make it to half time. Messed up my right knee a few years later fixing the deck at my house. Also have severe arthritis in the knees as well as the injuries