Thread: Anyone dealing with gout.

Yes

It really depends on your tests

You should go NOW for a Uric acid test, some people can just be on those pills, and watch certain dietary triggers to control Gout

I have never tested positive for high uric acid, it actually took a needle asperation during an attack to verify that it was Gout
One joint specialist wanted to operate on my wrist to remove a cyst that wasn't there ***SMDH*** so make sure you get a good doc

But once verified, I have a "Gout Kit" at the house to get me moving again

My doc and I figured that since I average 1 attack every 10 months that a continual medication was a bad idea.

I have a cycle of Colchicine (3 tiny tabs) that I take at first symptoms then a 10 day supply of Indomathicin for the inflammation if needed,,, usually the attack is subsided in 1 day




You have to get it diagnosed first then figure out what is best for you.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Yes

It really depends on your tests

You should go NOW for a Uric acid test, some people can just be on those pills, and watch certain dietary triggers to control Gout

I have never tested positive for high uric acid, it actually took a needle asperation during an attack to verify that it was Gout
One joint specialist wanted to operate on my wrist to remove a cyst that wasn't there ***SMDH*** so make sure you get a good doc

But once verified, I have a "Gout Kit" at the house to get me moving again

My doc and I figured that since I average 1 attack every 10 months that a continual medication was a bad idea.

I have a cycle of Colchicine (3 tiny tabs) that I take at first symptoms then a 10 day supply of Indomathicin for the inflammation if needed,,, usually the attack is subsided in 1 day




You have to get it diagnosed first then figure out what is best for you.

Hi Glen,

Devout card carrying coward here.

What's a Uric test and does it hurt??

NEEDLE ASPIRATION omg, I feel faint

Between the Legionnaires Disease, the Diabetes, Plantar Fasciitis, the sleep apnea with cpap machine, the obesity the gimpy leg and the straight razor cuts I reckon I've just about had my share.

But I did get some new shaving brushes from Father Christmas so nothing else matters

Steve

Originally Posted by STF

Hi Glen,

Devout card carrying coward here.

What's a Uric test and does it hurt??

NEEDLE ASPIRATION omg, I feel faint

The Uric Acid test is a simple blood draw, done during an attack it tells so much mine were always negative which is why it took over 2 years to diagnose as actual Gout

I happened to get a lucky appointment to do the needle aspiration and a smart Emergicare Doc that sent me there within 20 min..

They actually poke a needle into the joint and draw out some of the fluid, two things happen at the same time.

#1 It seriously freaks you out

#2 The relief from the Gout pain is instantaneous

I've had gout for years on and off. So, basically when you get an attack you have blood drawn to test for uric acid. Around 9.0 is high average and it really should be around 6 or 7. You should take Colchicine which will stop the attack (pain) in a couple days though swelling can take weeks to go down. Elevate the foot and use ice as much as possible. Take Allopurinol to keeps attacks from reoccurring. You'll need to do periodic liver screen tests (blood tests) because if you be on allopurinol it puts a strain on your liver.

As has been said red meat, processed meats shellfish,beer and hard stuff will cause attacks and repeated attacks over time can destroy your kidneys and cause kidney stones.

The condition causes needle like crystals of uric acid to form in joints where circulation is poor (feet, toes knee, elbows). The xtls are needles sharp as spears which cause serious pain.

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#2 The relief from the Gout pain is instantaneous [/QUOTE]

That's what I'm talking about.!
Even though it looks bad, today is the best its felt and looked. I can actually stand on it, today.

Is the red area on the left joint "Hot" to the touch ???

but yeah that looks like a Gout attack

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Is the red area on the left joint "Hot" to the touch ???

but yeah that looks like a Gout attack

Oh yeah. Not as bad as that last two days, though.

I agree it looks like gout. Just remember once you have it attacks can come swiftly. I just got over one about 2 weeks ago and I actually had 3 in quick succession in my right toe, left toe and again in my right toe. I just started allopurinol which I was on years ago.

Gout can also destroy the affected joint with repeated attacks in the same place and make you susceptible to bad arthritis down the road.

Originally Posted by outback

That's what I'm talking about.!
Even though it looks bad, today is the best its felt and looked. I can actually stand on it, today.

Pain, needle, aspiration.

I've decided I'm gonna give gout a miss.

You're in good company though Mike.

Henry the Eighth had bad gout, thats why he stopped the sport and hunting and put on the weight.

Actually, if gout is so immobilizing, I imagine weight gain could be a danger maybe.

Course, I managed to gain weight very well without gout. I just moved to Canada. My god you guys can eat in N America.

Steve

I had a couple of run-ins with gout (also in the big toe) last year, and it was by far the worst pain I have ever experienced. Much worse than the blown knees or that time my leg met a chainsaw.

In addition to the above, a friend who had suffered from it off and on for years suggested that cherries can help. So I started eating cherries and drinking cherry juice. I can't say for sure it helped, but it did no harm and hey, eating cherries isn't a tough thing to do.

+1 to the Colchicine suggestion. I found it really helped me, but the usual caveats about drug interactions, etc., apply.

My buddy had also figured out through eliminating various things from his diet that processed meat was what really triggered it in him. I have cut way back on that and have not had a recurrence in over a year.

Good luck - it *really* sucks and I hope you're over it soon.