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Don't listen to him, hedgy. I think this is payback from Obama for you signing that petition. There couldn't be any other reason.
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Gout
- Thread starter hedgehog
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Don't listen to him, hedgy. I think this is payback from Obama for you signing that petition. There couldn't be any other reason.
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U can take more than 8 Advil a day. U can take 4 every 8 hours (Ibuprofen 800mg every 8 hours), and I actually take 5 at a time. Alleve might work better too. Take as prescribed on the bottle.
"According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, gout can often be controlled by making lifestyle changes and without the need for medication."
http://www.livestrong.com/article/284655-how-to-control-gout/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/284655-how-to-control-gout/
I've had 25+ serious gout attacks over about a 9 year period.....here are some serious facts (at least in my experience)
1. You have to get off beer (or wine, if that is your thing).....and get on hard alcohol....much easier on the gout front
2. Colcicinne and Alopurnial are preventitive meds for gout......if you have an attack, you need INDOMETHICIN.....and you need it fast
3. Gout is all about urich acids cristalizing in the coldest joints in your body (that is why the big toe is a common spot).....point is that you should NEVER, EVER try and put ice on an attacked joint.......warm is your friend
4. If you can figure out a whay to get it paid for, HUMIRA shots will do absolute wonders for your gout attacks......I was prescribed shots 5 years ago and i haven't had a serious gout attack since....it is like a new life....because gout can absolutely cripple your ass for a serious amount of time
5. Whoever said it about was speaking the truth.....Gout is the Big Leagues....seriously
1. You have to get off beer (or wine, if that is your thing).....and get on hard alcohol....much easier on the gout front
2. Colcicinne and Alopurnial are preventitive meds for gout......if you have an attack, you need INDOMETHICIN.....and you need it fast
3. Gout is all about urich acids cristalizing in the coldest joints in your body (that is why the big toe is a common spot).....point is that you should NEVER, EVER try and put ice on an attacked joint.......warm is your friend
4. If you can figure out a whay to get it paid for, HUMIRA shots will do absolute wonders for your gout attacks......I was prescribed shots 5 years ago and i haven't had a serious gout attack since....it is like a new life....because gout can absolutely cripple your ass for a serious amount of time
5. Whoever said it about was speaking the truth.....Gout is the Big Leagues....seriously
Diet is at the root of the issue. Anyway, you are an obese man in your 30s. There is no excuse for that. This could be a good thing for you. Good luck.
If you're still in pain, go to the local ER....NOT URGENT CARE. We deal with this stuff all the time. You can get blood work and xrays done, get an actual diagnosis, and get the appropriate meds. Most hospitals have free wifi so you can still stalk madjacks too. Send your payment asap for this advice:0008
as you'll be thanking me when you're not in pain
as you'll be thanking me when you're not in pain
He is 35 and obese. This condition can often be controlled by diet. Seems like 2 birds can be killed with one stone from where I'm standing. I hope it turns out well for both hedge and your friend.
Water and more water, elevate the foot. I was able to fight the pain with 800 mg. ibuprophen. My brother went to foot doctor and got a shot right in the toe joint and said it improved immediatly. Trouble is the uric crystals get trapped in the joint from the swelling involved. Good luck it's a bastard to deal with.
I think most people might be surprised what is "technically" obese to the medical field
Sorry to get off topic here.... but Nick you need post more.....I really enjoy looking at your Av's ass........:0008
Hedge,
I have it as well. U have to b careful that if u r prone to high levels of uric acid, they can destroy ur joints over time.
I was getting attacks all the time and I never knew what I had. I take apporuniol (sp). Very few issues once I was on it awhile. Diet can help, gout is hereditary. I had to pull my father out of the tub and he doesn't drink.
Anti inflam helped me, but should not be used long term. I recommend going to the ER, get the right meds and b done w/it.
I couldn't even imagine getting a shot directly into the infected area.OUCH
People have no idea of the pain until u have an attack, especially in the BIG TOE.
Also lay off the shellfish.
GL
I have it as well. U have to b careful that if u r prone to high levels of uric acid, they can destroy ur joints over time.
I was getting attacks all the time and I never knew what I had. I take apporuniol (sp). Very few issues once I was on it awhile. Diet can help, gout is hereditary. I had to pull my father out of the tub and he doesn't drink.
Anti inflam helped me, but should not be used long term. I recommend going to the ER, get the right meds and b done w/it.
I couldn't even imagine getting a shot directly into the infected area.OUCH
People have no idea of the pain until u have an attack, especially in the BIG TOE.
Also lay off the shellfish.
GL
I ate shellfish the other day hmmm...didn't know that, it has to be gout, I woke up and my ankle and foot was swollen the other day and I didn't do anything to it, gonna wait til Monday and to to my gp for some meds hopefully, I haven't taken any Advil yet today but about too...luckily there is football to keep me entertained and I am ordering Chinese food for delivery no shellfish, going to make lemons into lemonade today...
