BlueMoonRisin’
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I'm not gout expert but Naproxen( as an anti inflammatory) is your best friend right now, pal. Empathy and good luck,
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Gout
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As has been said, Narproxen (sp) is your friend to help with pain.
Drink untolds of water to flush things through.
DON'T start taking Alipurinol during an attack as it can make it worse - Alipurinol is for prevention, it isn't a cure.
I've not contributed in this thread for a good few years, but still get attacks every so often despite the alipurinol I've been prescribed - when it happens, I do all the things I've suggested above, to get through it.
As a sufferer for years, I get it in my toe, the side of my foot, my ankle........it's ridiculous.
And as has been said by others on here, for ignorant folk who don't suffer with it who put it down to "eating venison and drinking port" they couldn't be more wrong.
Best advice I ever had from a doctor was from a doctor who suffered with gout himself.
He told me that yes, your diet may be a major factor in attacks.
But research into gout has shown that it can be hereditary, it can be brought on by stress, there are many factors which contribute to attacks.
He went on to say drinking water is key and to eat rich food/drink alcohol in moderation as if you cut out everything that is bad for you, you'd just be miserable.
I don't wish gout on anybody - but there is a small part of me that would like everybody to get it just once in their lives so they can see just how painful it f**kin is!!
Drink untolds of water to flush things through.
DON'T start taking Alipurinol during an attack as it can make it worse - Alipurinol is for prevention, it isn't a cure.
I've not contributed in this thread for a good few years, but still get attacks every so often despite the alipurinol I've been prescribed - when it happens, I do all the things I've suggested above, to get through it.
As a sufferer for years, I get it in my toe, the side of my foot, my ankle........it's ridiculous.
And as has been said by others on here, for ignorant folk who don't suffer with it who put it down to "eating venison and drinking port" they couldn't be more wrong.
Best advice I ever had from a doctor was from a doctor who suffered with gout himself.
He told me that yes, your diet may be a major factor in attacks.
But research into gout has shown that it can be hereditary, it can be brought on by stress, there are many factors which contribute to attacks.
He went on to say drinking water is key and to eat rich food/drink alcohol in moderation as if you cut out everything that is bad for you, you'd just be miserable.
I don't wish gout on anybody - but there is a small part of me that would like everybody to get it just once in their lives so they can see just how painful it f**kin is!!
west didsblue
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If you’re on Allopurinol and you still get it occasionally you need to up the dosage.As has been said, Narproxen (sp) is your friend to help with pain.
Drink untolds of water to flush things through.
DON'T start taking Alipurinol during an attack as it can make it worse - Alipurinol is for prevention, it isn't a cure.
I've not contributed in this thread for a good few years, but still get attacks every so often despite the alipurinol I've been prescribed - when it happens, I do all the things I've suggested above, to get through it.
As a sufferer for years, I get it in my toe, the side of my foot, my ankle........it's ridiculous.
And as has been said by others on here, for ignorant folk who don't suffer with it who put it down to "eating venison and drinking port" they couldn't be more wrong.
Best advice I ever had from a doctor was from a doctor who suffered with gout himself.
He told me that yes, your diet may be a major factor in attacks.
But research into gout has shown that it can be hereditary, it can be brought on by stress, there are many factors which contribute to attacks.
He went on to say drinking water is key and to eat rich food/drink alcohol in moderation as if you cut out everything that is bad for you, you'd just be miserable.
I don't wish gout on anybody - but there is a small part of me that would like everybody to get it just once in their lives so they can see just how painful it f**kin is!!
BlueMoonRisin’
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Water is key to averting the pains of gout.
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It's good living that does it, pay the fuckers half what they're on now and keep them out the pub and it'll soon clear up.Any sufferers? I’ve been lucky so far but have two guys on my crew that are presently dealing with flare ups, sounds miserable
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Holland & Barrett sell a concentrate of Black Maraschino Cherries. You use it like a cordial and dilute with water to drink a glassful. It flushes the Uric Acid out of your system naturally.Got gout in my big toe for the first time ever. Started coming on yesterday and now hurst like a bastard.
Suggestions please blue brothers
It worked for me quickly the one time I had the misfortune to suffer it. Money well spent, trust me.
I used to suffer gout on a regular basis.
A mate of mine who also suffered told me his Doctor had recommended Allopurinol so I went to my Docs and she put me on 300 mg daily.
Never had an attack since but as an earlier poster said, it doesn’t cure it if you have it at the moment , in fact it would make it worse.
You have to wait a few weeks since your last attack.
Touch wood I have not had an attack in the last 10 years, but I will be on it for life, it’s not something you can take occasionally.
A mate of mine who also suffered told me his Doctor had recommended Allopurinol so I went to my Docs and she put me on 300 mg daily.
Never had an attack since but as an earlier poster said, it doesn’t cure it if you have it at the moment , in fact it would make it worse.
You have to wait a few weeks since your last attack.
Touch wood I have not had an attack in the last 10 years, but I will be on it for life, it’s not something you can take occasionally.
Grassland Blue
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I recently had an attack of gout in my right wrist.
I was shocked as I thought you only got it in your feet!
Anyway it's gone away (for now) after a 4 day course of tablets and some alteration to my diet. (Reduce your pastry intake I was told).
Good luck to the other sufferers on here.
I was shocked as I thought you only got it in your feet!
Anyway it's gone away (for now) after a 4 day course of tablets and some alteration to my diet. (Reduce your pastry intake I was told).
Good luck to the other sufferers on here.