tonker Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Well cheesed of I am, 3 1/2 weeks ago I was hit by a gastric bug. which without going into to much detail basically shut my stomach down and turned me into a pipe. six days later and a stone lighter the doctor managed to get me to keep liquid in and thankfully a little later I got to eat again. The trouble then started. As I was so dehydrated I had a build up of uric acid which as I understand it turns to crystals in you joint. So the first foot swelled up with Gout, that got infected and I ended up on steroids to clear that up, Infection was better but Gout wasn't. Now I don't know how many of you have had gout but bloody hell I've never known pain like it (my first attack) I've broken many bones, lost all my ligaments in my knee in one football tackle, and have a knackered back which they want to fuse together, the pain from all this pales into insignificance compared to gout in my mind. Couldn't bear to have a sheet resting on my foot in bed, and no way could I put my foot to the floor. Well ****** me a couple of days and the other foot came up as well. so there I am, now can't walk at all gout in both feet and drinking lots of water to try to replenish what I'd lost. Mrs wasn't at all helpful when I was shouting in pain as I tried to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night on all fours ( must have been a sight lol) I can't think of any reason why I shared this with you, only to let you know how bloody painful gout is. I would't wish it on my worst enemy. I reckon it will be six weeks from start to being able to get out with the rifle again, now that is serious. Hope some see the funny side and have a laugh at my expense. If any of you get gout you have my full sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Had it twice this year, as you say, very painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Not had it personally [yet!], but have friends and family that have suffered it. You have my sympathy. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 hello, your not alone tonker my son has just had a bout of gout and he could not walk for a few day as very painfull, doctor gave him medicine to sort out the uric acid so he is on a strict diet and no beer, i note you were hit with a gastec bug and as happens he was very unwell before it happened so i think there is a link. well hope you will up and about very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 two old boys at my local rifle club say celery keeps gout at bay 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) "Couldn't bear to have a sheet resting on my foot in bed," I was the same as this and now on allopurinol, which is keeping it at bay. Hope you get it under control it's horrible. Edited April 26, 2017 by malmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 two old boys at my local rifle club say celery keeps gout at bay 😆 Good as an aphrodisiac too. ....use it as a splint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 "Couldn't bear to have a sheet resting on my foot in bed," I was the same as this and now on allopurinol, which is keeping it at bay. Hope you get it under control it's horrible. This ^^^ After 2 attacks many years ago, my doctor put me on this, never had an attack since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Had gout around five times now! It's been a good while since the last time, and I hope to get by without it again. Unfortunately for me, I had to continue working (warehouse and FLT driving) just getting my boots on in the morning was hell. Every time I had to brake, every step, driving the fork lift etc was torture. Since cutting sugar out of my diet pretty much completely I have never had it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Read in paper yesterday a diet bit about cherrys said they reduce gout attacks, page 34 of the daily mirror. Says they contain anthocyanin's, which helps reduce the swelling in the joint. Also melatonin which helps sleep there low in sugar rich in fibre. My mate gets bouts of it, never sounded good been laid up a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Had gout around five times now! It's been a good while since the last time, and I hope to get by without it again. Unfortunately for me, I had to continue working (warehouse and FLT driving) just getting my boots on in the morning was hell. Every time I had to brake, every step, driving the fork lift etc was torture. Since cutting sugar out of my diet pretty much completely I have never had it again! I think people cutting down on processed and artificial type foods improves your health drastically in many ways. Not being over weight also has huge benefits. I keep trying but I'm not very good at it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 This ^^^ After 2 attacks many years ago, my doctor put me on this, never had an attack since hello, thats interesting steve i will pass that info on to my son, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I was on the biggest dose of allopurinol 30mgs a day for a few years and i started getting regular bouts of sickness and diarrhea they sent me for test had a camera up each end nothing found but i was on the toilet for two days and felt rough for a few days to recover then one day in my repeat prescriptions there was no allopurinol the doctor says being on it long term can cause bad sickness and diarrhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Gout is one of those strange conditions that often brings no sympathy, yet it can be brutally awful. As it is traditionaly associated with having a rich diet and was the afliction of the weathy in times of old people seem to believe it is all self inflicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Gout is one of those strange conditions that often brings no sympathy, yet it can be brutally awful. As it is traditionaly associated with having a rich diet and was the afliction of the weathy in times of old people seem to believe it is all self inflicted. Too right, it's one of those oh so funny conditions, like piles. I've had a gout flare-up twice, once in my right foot (the joint at the base of my big toe) and once on the left. I found Diclofenac worked very well. Having poked about online at the time, as you do, it seems that gout is one of those conditions where both the causes and also the treatments are very subjective and varied, so what seems to set one person off won't in another, and also what eases it varies hugely between individuals. Experimentation is key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 If it's any worse than a bad dose of shingles - which is sounds as though it might be, you have my sympathy. Hope you recover fully soon. Still, chance to do a bit of reloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 my sympathy goes to you mate I have had the gout quite a few times in my foot and I have never felt pain like it and would quite happily chop my foot off .....and completely agree that even the finest of bed sheets feels like a ton weight and multiplies the pain ten fold ............ I do really hope it clears up fast for you ATB hodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I was on the biggest dose of allopurinol 30mgs a day for a few years and i started getting regular bouts of sickness and diarrhea they sent me for test had a camera up each end nothing found but i was on the toilet for two days and felt rough for a few days to recover then one day in my repeat prescriptions there was no allopurinol the doctor says being on it long term can cause bad sickness and diarrhea Must be an individual thing, I have been on it since 92 and never had a reaction but to be honest I would rather have the sickness and other stuff than gout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B123 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have flare ups three or four times a year, I take a small tablet " Cochine" I think that's what its called. But I get better relief from taking a large dose of Ibuprofen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steyrman Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've had it many times i couldn't let a feather float down on it big toe and elbow I'm sweating now just thinking about it nasty nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks for all the well wishes and tips guys. I will have to give cherries a try ( I like cherries) I've caught up with all my reloading, there's only so much you can do without having to many . I'm just finishing a course of Colchicine, you are only allowed 12 apparently, they may have helped a bit but not a lot. Since I've been waddling like a duck I've managed to pull my calf muscle, which my Mrs laughs at every time I get up to go anywhere, I think her sympathy has evaporated now. She keeps telling me to man up and it's nothing compared to childbirth. I keep telling her that in Africa they go to the side of the field, have there baby, wrap it up and tie it around their body before returning to work, no gas and air nothing. Should learn to keep my mouth shut coz now I got to get up and get my own food which goes against the grain. Perhaps I'll give Ibuprofen a go in a day or so Edited April 27, 2017 by tonker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Just showed this the wife, she nodded and laughed and said well what do we expect 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 ive had gout for years,and the remedy is a maintainence dose of allopurinol,works a treat for me,havent had a flare up in years,imagine my problem amputated left leg an gout in right foot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 ive had gout for years,and the remedy is a maintainence dose of allopurinol,works a treat for me,havent had a flare up in years,imagine my problem amputated left leg an gout in right foot ? Which leg gave you the most problems when you had a flare up of gout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgun Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Poor old tonker, Had attacks of gout for may years what a b****** ,caused lumps on my feet and toes which i had cut open and there was a creamy puss inside, 3 toes and my trigger finger.Doc gave me some Colchicine tablets said take one a day,did do for a few months no more attacks so far touch wood. So all the best hope it clears up soon,might be worth having a chat to your Doc. ATB Oldgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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