I got Gout

f**k me its painful

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

Exactly what is it Chief ?

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

Exactly what is it Chief ?

I've had gout for years and its been agony. But for the last 2 years I've been taking Allopurinol 100 mg as a preventative drug. One in the morning one at night and apart from a few attacks it has done the trick. Its better than anything that I've had before.

I went to the docs this morning & he gave me some pills

But fuckin hell its the most painful thing I have ever had

I don't know what to do with myself

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

Exactly what is it Chief ?

It's a build up of uric acid on the joint of my foot, but I've heard of people who have had it in other places, a friend of mine said his dad had it all the way up his leg. I can't even start to imagine how painful that would be

I've had a few bouts of Gout the last few years, the last one a couple of months ago was the worst ever, the worst pain i've ever experienced. My big toe was twice its normal size even Tramadol didn't ease the pain at all. Baz recomended Cherry juice and I must say it does help.

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

Exactly what is it Chief ?

I've had gout for years and its been agony. But for the last 2 years I've been taking Allopurinol 100 mg as a preventative drug. One in the morning one at night and apart from a few attacks it has done the trick. Its better than anything that I've had before.

I take Allopurinol, 1 tablet 1st thing in the morning for me. My last attack meant me going to A & E at 4am on a sunday. I can't even begin to describe the pain

I've had a few bouts of Gout the last few years, the last one a couple of months ago was the worst ever, the worst pain i've ever experienced. My big toe was twice its normal size even Tramadol didn't ease the pain at all. Baz recomended Cherry juice and I must say it does help.

A diet of oily fish (the people of the west coast of America would have plenty of this a few months ago ) and avoiding red meat and alcohol is what you should be sticking to.

It's called the Rich Man's Disease because red meat and alcohol are big contributary factors in bringing it on. Henry VIII was a sufferer, too

I've had a few bouts of Gout the last few years, the last one a couple of months ago was the worst ever, the worst pain i've ever experienced. My big toe was twice its normal size even Tramadol didn't ease the pain at all. Baz recomended Cherry juice and I must say it does help.

A diet of oily fish (the people of the west coast of America would have plenty of this a few months ago ) and avoiding red meat and alcohol is what you should be sticking to.

It's called the Rich Man's Disease because red meat and alcohol are big contributary factors in bringing it on. Henry VIII was a sufferer, too

i don't drink

I got Indometacin

But it feels like my foot is on fire and at the same time it feels as tho someone is putting needles into it

I'm in agony

I've had a few bouts of Gout the last few years, the last one a couple of months ago was the worst ever, the worst pain i've ever experienced. My big toe was twice its normal size even Tramadol didn't ease the pain at all. Baz recomended Cherry juice and I must say it does help.

A diet of oily fish (the people of the west coast of America would have plenty of this a few months ago ) and avoiding red meat and alcohol is what you should be sticking to.

It's called the Rich Man's Disease because red meat and alcohol are big contributary factors in bringing it on. Henry VIII was a sufferer, too

i don't drink

Lay off the steak then!!!

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

Exactly what is it Chief ?

What is gout?

Once called the “disease of kings,” gout has long been associated with portly men – especially those who could afford to overindulge in rich foods and alcohol. But, in truth, gout can be a royal pain for both men and women, regardless of wealth or body size.

Gout occurs when excess uric acid, a bodily waste product circulating in the bloodstream, is deposited as needle-shaped monosodium urate crystals in tissues of the body, including the joints. For many people, the first symptom of gout is excruciating pain and swelling in the big toe – often following a trauma, such as an illness or injury. Subsequent attacks may occur off and on in other joints, primarily those of the foot and knee, before becoming chronic. In its chronic stage, gout can affect many joints, including those of the hands. Other problems related to gout can include the formation of tophi, or lumps of crystals under the skin, in the joints and in bone; kidney stones; and impaired kidney function.

Who gets gout?

Gout affects an estimated 2.1 million Americans. Men in their 40s and 50s are most likely to develop gout. But by age 60, gout affects men and women roughly equally. After age 80 more women than men have gout.

High uric acid levels (hyperuricemia), which can lead to gout, occur for one of two reasons: the body produces too much uric acid or the body is not efficient at excreting uric acid in the urine.

I got Indometacin

But it feels like my foot is on fire and at the same time it feels as tho someone is putting needles into it

I'm in agony

It comes and goes with me. I first had it about 12-13 years ago and I really didn't know what was causing me the excruciating pain and my foot swelling up. I could barely lift my foot and when I put any kind of pressure on it or I touched it, I would be in complete agony. But, once you've got it, it's with you for life.

I'm on medication for the rest of my life for gout. Unless you suffer from it, you really can't get across to people exactly how painful it is

Exactly what is it Chief ?

What is gout?

Once called the “disease of kings,” gout has long been associated with portly men – especially those who could afford to overindulge in rich foods and alcohol. But, in truth, gout can be a royal pain for both men and women, regardless of wealth or body size.

Gout occurs when excess uric acid, a bodily waste product circulating in the bloodstream, is deposited as needle-shaped monosodium urate crystals in tissues of the body, including the joints. For many people, the first symptom of gout is excruciating pain and swelling in the big toe – often following a trauma, such as an illness or injury. Subsequent attacks may occur off and on in other joints, primarily those of the foot and knee, before becoming chronic. In its chronic stage, gout can affect many joints, including those of the hands. Other problems related to gout can include the formation of tophi, or lumps of crystals under the skin, in the joints and in bone; kidney stones; and impaired kidney function.

Who gets gout?

Gout affects an estimated 2.1 million Americans. Men in their 40s and 50s are most likely to develop gout. But by age 60, gout affects men and women roughly equally. After age 80 more women than men have gout.

High uric acid levels (hyperuricemia), which can lead to gout, occur for one of two reasons: the body produces too much uric acid or the body is not efficient at excreting uric acid in the urine.

Thanks for that! I had a rough idea but now it's fully explained, cheers!

The thing that worries me is that it impairs kidney function. Well, i've only got one Kidney and it's aching like hell lately and Blood tests have shown that my Kidney function is low but my GP won't do anything about it (told me to take Paracetemol ). I've got my 6 Month check-up with the Surgeon Thursday so maybe he will sort it out.

The thing that worries me is that it impairs kidney function. Well, i've only got one Kidney and it's aching like hell lately and Blood tests have shown that my Kidney function is low but my GP won't do anything about it (told me to take Paracetemol ). I've got my 6 Month check-up with the Surgeon Thursday so maybe he will sort it out.

me too.. i only have one kidney as well , i am knackered lately!..

but now the gout has caused septic arthritis, now its looking like the need to open my ankle up to clean the joint!

The thing that worries me is that it impairs kidney function. Well, i've only got one Kidney and it's aching like hell lately and Blood tests have shown that my Kidney function is low but my GP won't do anything about it (told me to take Paracetemol ). I've got my 6 Month check-up with the Surgeon Thursday so maybe he will sort it out.

me too.. i only have one kidney as well , i am knackered lately!..

but now the gout has caused septic arthritis, now its looking like the need to open my ankle up to clean the joint!

Ow! That's sounds painfull, I feelsorry for you, good luck Mate.

maybe DJ will consider me at centre back?

maybe DJ will consider me at centre back?

Yeah, I don't see why not. I think all of our defenders might have a touch of Gout lately.