waltjnr 5,972 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 any tips ,this is a pain out of this world, like serious toothache in my big toe,had a few outbreaks ,luckily the Mrs nurse mate used to get me a course of steroids ,sorted it rapidly, she now in a breast clinic so no access, any tips? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,377 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, waltjnr said: any tips ,this is a pain out of this world, like serious toothache in my big toe,had a few outbreaks ,luckily the Mrs nurse mate used to get me a course of steroids ,sorted it rapidly, she now in a breast clinic so no access, any tips? Go to the doctor and get tablets 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,411 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 I feel your pain brother! Lol Advice is if you enjoy it dont eat or drink it lol I've got mine under control now but it takes a lifestyle change 4/5ths of my meals now are veggie and the rest is chicken or some fish , red meat and beer are just for special occasions You can get away with voddy or gin so it ain't all bad Good luck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,972 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Cheers Kanny ,its a bitch ,don't think I'm a whinger ,but fukc me this is a bit tasty ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilbur foxhound 480 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Ibruprofen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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kanny 19,411 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, waltjnr said: Cheers Kanny ,its a bitch ,don't think I'm a whinger ,but fukc me this is a bit tasty ! It's orrible mate As chid says you can go on tablets to prevent it but its daily medication for life which i wasn't prepared to do, im already on tablets for my kidney condition and I didn't want to be on more medication. The way I look at it is basically gout is your body telling you that you are doing something wrong and creating an imbalance and tablets only mask that . If you're in mid attack like you are now i take a prescribed anti inflammatory called etoricoxib which works pretty well to calm things down. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,972 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Cheers mate,ill make appointment tomorrow 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,411 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, waltjnr said: Cheers mate,ill make appointment tomorrow They'll probably offer you the full-time medication, its upto you what you want do but personally for me it would be the last of the things to try not the first. Proper nurofen is about the best over the counter thing you can get ive found but is limited Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,420 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 I suffered extremely with gout. Only thing that would ease it was diclofenic, forget proprietary, over the counter stuff like iboprufen. My doctor said if I got a serious attack twice or more a year, I was to go on allopurinol, one tablet a day for the rest of my life. I've been on that for a couple of years now, you are eased into it, but never had an attack since. Cheers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,420 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, kanny said: It's orrible mate As chid says you can go on tablets to prevent it but its daily medication for life which i wasn't prepared to do, im already on tablets for my kidney condition and I didn't want to be on more medication. The way I look at it is basically gout is your body telling you that you are doing something wrong and creating an imbalance and tablets only mask that . If you're in mid attack like you are now i take a prescribed anti inflammatory called etoricoxib which works pretty well to calm things down. Gout is caused by the body producing excess uric acid, which chrystalises in the joints. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just diet that causes it, mine is hereditary. The treatment reduces the amount of uric acid produced, it doesn't just mask the symptoms. Cheers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,411 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, chartpolski said: Gout is caused by the body producing excess uric acid, which chrystalises in the joints. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just diet that causes it, mine is hereditary. The treatment reduces the amount of uric acid produced, it doesn't just mask the symptoms. Cheers. Its a case of whatever works for the individual I think I was getting it pretty bad and not just the classic big toe symptoms, it was cross all my toes and in my ankle and I was getting attacks at least 5 times a year but I had some level of pain constantly I didn't personally like the idea of dependency on more tablets so I've decided to go the diet route and touch wood ive not had anything for 4 months now and my feet are back to normal with no pain whatsoever. Bottom line is if you're not in pain there's no right or wrongs just personal choice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Could do with some to finish my tiling off. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,420 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, kanny said: Its a case of whatever works for the individual I think I was getting it pretty bad and not just the classic big toe symptoms, it was cross all my toes and in my ankle and I was getting attacks at least 5 times a year but I had some level of pain constantly I didn't personally like the idea of dependency on more tablets so I've decided to go the diet route and touch wood ive not had anything for 4 months now and my feet are back to normal with no pain whatsoever. Bottom line is if you're not in pain there's no right or wrongs just personal choice To be honest mate, I was sometimes in so much pain I'd of opted for amputation ! ! I had to call the doctor out one time, both feet purple and swollen, I was in agony. He took one look and gave me a diclofenic shot, that's when he suggested allopurinol. I had it one time when I lived abroad, it was so bad I phoned my son to take me to hospital, I literally crawled on my hands and knees to his car. If taking one pill a day for the rest of my life alleviated that pain, then no hesitation from me ! Cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, chartpolski said: To be honest mate, I was sometimes in so much pain I'd of opted for amputation ! ! I had to call the doctor out one time, both feet purple and swollen, I was in agony. He took one look and gave me a diclofenic shot, that's when he suggested allopurinol. I had it one time when I lived abroad, it was so bad I phoned my son to take me to hospital, I literally crawled on my hands and knees to his car. If taking one pill a day for the rest of my life alleviated that pain, then no hesitation from me ! Cheers. Forget your pain, what if you get side effects 30 years down the line.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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