GOUT

[the*scarlet*pimpernel]

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.

[freddie*rooster]

1 sharp knife

1 strong gutz.

[azureline**]

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!

[freddie*rooster]

Put the Booney stubby holder down.

[the*scarlet*pimpernel]

Freddie, you is naughty.

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

[*mrgrizz*]

go stand on his foot

[sineaterdoodah]

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!*

[tasfleur]

"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 ...

[azureline**]

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

[tasfleur]

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