topic Re: GOUT in Community Spirit

GOUT

the*scarlet*pimpernel — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:06:35 GMT

So the Lord and Master has acute gout in his foot.

He is grumbling and grouching and and hurling orders at me. "make me breakfast, get me another coffee, get my pills, put another log on the fire" etc etc.

Does anyone have any remedies that may help? because if he keeps it up he's going to have a massive lump on the back of his head.

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freddie*rooster — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:09:00 GMT

1 sharp knife

1 strong gutz.

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azureline** — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:12:08 GMT

There is a cream you can get from the chemist, called Pain Away that I use on my foot (arthritis) maybe that will help? comes in a spray bottle too. (I like the cream and the massage)

Drink plenty of water................... and no alcohol.

if none of that works, then, you go out for the day!

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freddie*rooster — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:14:34 GMT

Put the Booney stubby holder down.

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the*scarlet*pimpernel — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:19:49 GMT

Freddie, you is naughty.

He has Pain Away. Not sure if it's helping or not.

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*mrgrizz* — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:19:56 GMT

go stand on his foot

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sineaterdoodah — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:20:16 GMT

yes,i can help! first,he needs to start eliminating alcohol of any kind from his diet. next,he needs to start looking at things like tart cherry juice,or a supplememt if he doesn't like the taste.

losing 10-20 pounds is recommended,usually,and limiting sodium,to avoid water retention. if you're a bit over your comfort level with weight,the water tends to collect in your feet and toes,you know?

also,cranberry juice,pom juice,and blueberry or raspberry juices,or supplements for them,it all helps.

and up the magnesium level with food! good healthy stuff,greens,things like that. and check his potassium levels too,that's important.

okay,shut up,barri,these folks don't know you!!

sorry if i sound bossy! 🙂

p.s.,this is the bossy barri-tell him to MOVE it,and massage his leg,to move the water around!!

*and he ISN'T allowed to yell at ME!*

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tasfleur — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:21:57 GMT

"go stand on his foot"

Oh dear, that is a little radical, but on the other hand, it might take his attention away from one pain to the other ...

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azureline** — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:24:16 GMT

Use it more often? it definitely works but short term. I also take panadol osteo on really bad days.

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tasfleur — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:25:38 GMT

Some great ideas there sineaterdoodah, that will all help immensely xx

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*mrgrizz* — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:29:26 GMT

research fructose. that may be the problem

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tasfleur — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:35:42 GMT

http://gouteducation.org/patient/gout-treatment/

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cherry*135 — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:38:52 GMT

Visit to Dr for prescribed medicine for gout.

Until then mouth gag.

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freddie*rooster — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:03:33 GMT

Now pimpy I will tell you a story, a true story.

Mr F lived on gout medication and VB.

Fast forward to his cancer diagnosis, he gave up the VB and was taken off all medication prior to his surgery. He has not taken any gout medication since 2011 nor has he drank any alcohol.

He has not had gout since.

Prior, he had lots and lots of painful gout episodes, colgout would get rid of it until the next episode, finally he was prescribed Zyloprim which he was on for quite a few years without any further episodes.

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rabbitearbandicoot — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:04:14 GMT

I have had gout in my big toe - believe me it's nothing to joke about. The Dr gave me arthrex tabs - it was gone in 2-3 days. As an ongoing thing he gave me something to take to reduce buildup of uric acid in the blood. It seems to be working.

Short answer - see the Doctor.

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tcmsecretuseid — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:07:25 GMT

No red wine, and lots of dark cherries. I think caffeine is a problem also. No coffee for Mr. Grumpy. 😉

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freddie*rooster — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:10:57 GMT

Yes cherries or cherry juice was another fixer we were told about.

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katymatey* — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:31:51 GMT

OH had gout in his ankle a while back. He is 70, very fit and still working in a physical trade. He doesn't drink, is not overweight, and his diet is good. The only explanation we could come up with was dehydration due to working in hot weather. So anyone really can get gout. The pain was extreme, to the point where he could not stand bed clothes resting on his leg. So your OH really does need your help. 🙂

Can't remember what the treatment was, but he went to the doctor. I think that is the best thing to do when all is said and done.

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katymatey* — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:32:41 GMT

Forgot to say, tell OH to be nice and just suffer in silence. lol.

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amber-eyed-girl — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:46:29 GMT

French maid outfit for Pimpy.

Dr visit for Lord and Master. To check it is gout, only gout, and chat about any dietary changes he could make, based on what he currently grazes on.

and you mention pills. Check any current medical needs will work OK with gout meds if required.