Re: Bunions

nevillesdaughter · ‎22-12-2013

This is no immediate cure for pain, but as an anti-inflammatory, fish (or krill) oil can be very good. I take 600mg daily (in 2 doses) for an immune system disease and find it hugely beneficial in respect of joint pain - to the point that when I have to go off it prior to any surgery, I really notice the difference.

There's a lead time of maybe a couple of weeks before a benefit becomes apparent, but might be worth a try.

Best of luck,
Marina.

nevillesdaughter · ‎22-12-2013

Sorry, the dose in my previous reply SHOUlD read 6000mg daily.

Marina.

lurker17260 · ‎23-12-2013

*sob*

It's 3am and I'm sitting here with my foot in a bucket again. This is agony and those are real tears. I would quite happily cut my foot off atm

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jimmy*part4 · ‎23-12-2013

@lurker17260 wrote:
*sob*

It's 3am and I'm sitting here with my foot in a bucket again. This is agony and those are real tears. I would quite happily cut my foot off atm

You said a bucket of hot water?

The girl in the video said ice water gave her immediate relief.

Whatever you do.....don't kick the bucket!

lurker17260 · ‎23-12-2013

You said a bucket of hot water?

Did I? I meant cold water - it's 3.30am here and I'm very tired. It's feeling a bit better now so I'm about to go back to bed. Hope I can sleep this time.

It's quite lonely here at this time of night.

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jimmy*part4 · ‎23-12-2013

No....I checked, you did say cold water. Although the girl did say ICE water.

Good luck getting sleep!

It's quite lonely here at this time of night.

But I'm here! 🙂

Funny...while looking at bunion gifs I saw this on the same page...(must mean I'm a pain in the.....foot!)

Good night!

lurker17260 · ‎23-12-2013

After quite a bit of googling I'm now thinking I might have gout. The sudden onset and symptoms are making me lean that way.
Some sites suggest cutting out meat, shellfish and alcohol, which is just dandy two days before Christmas 😞
Anyway, I have taken ibuprofen and panadol, and I'll continue with the cold foot baths, so hopefully I'll get some relief soon.
I don't think it's worth going to the Dr even if I was able to get in today or tomorrow?

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lurker17260 · ‎23-12-2013

Jimmy, I might snag the pic of the synchronised swimmer as my avi - seems appropriate atm

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lyndal1838 · ‎23-12-2013

Lurker, go easy on the panadol if you are taking ibuprofen or you will be overdosing on pain relief

My first husband had gout and he was told to go easy on the red meat, coffee, spicy foods and alcohol. Alcohol was not a problem as he did not drink anyway but he did drink gallons of coffee.

lurker17260 · ‎23-12-2013

Thanks lyndal. I am being careful. I was told by health professional that the two were okay together very occasionally and briefly. I'm not planning on having anymore now. I've got some relief already.

Yeah, those were the foods I read to avoid as well as shellfish. All the things I really enjoy. Boy am I gunna be a grumpy bum on Christmas Day lol

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