stan_the_man
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Ive had a sore foot for a few weeks now, and yesterday it got really quite bad. I couldnt put weight on it and was generally suffering quite bad.
I decided to go to the hospital and have it checked, and after waiting 3 hours, i was seen, and told that it seems to be gout (spelling). Waiting for test results to come back tomorrow.
Anyne ever had this?
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BluKoo
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Isn't that one of the first symptoms of swine flu?
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Cosmo
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My Dad has had it a few times over the last 15yrs or so, last time he had it he struggled to walk on it for well over a week!
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stan_the_man
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
My Dad has had it a few times over the last 15yrs or so, last time he had it he struggled to walk on it for well over a week!
Sounds about right!
Feckin sore at times!
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Cosmo
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I just laughed at him tbh, was hobbling around like a right flid.
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gsi-gaz
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a bloke has it at work,
seems to be triggered off by certain things like spicy foods, some alcoholic drinks amongst other things but he struggles to walk when he does suffer from it
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Cosmo
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quote:
Originally posted by gsi-gaz
seems to be triggered off by certain things like spicy foods, some alcoholic drinks amongst other things
Apparently thats a myth, maybe Fraser Young can confirm if thats true or not but sure thats what my Dads been told.
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John
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When I looked it up on wikipedia after this post spicy food and drink weren't the causes.
It needs 2 specific conditions.
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Bram
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Get some anti-inflamitaries down you! 
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stan_the_man
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Hospital gave me diclofenac (whatever they are) and said to wait until i get results before taking other remedies!
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by stan_the_man
Hospital gave me diclofenac (whatever they are) and said to wait until i get results before taking other remedies!
Diclofenac is an anti-inflamitory drug, stronger version of ibuprofen etc
If its confirmed to be gout you can be given medication usually colchicine to get rid of the out break.
Unfortunatly some people are just more prone to it then others. Caused by the build up of uric acid. Which then causes crystals to build up where the circulation is slowest ie end of fingers and toes.
Lots of myths as said about what to eat and not mainly high protein foods that could be a problem if any.
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myke
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My dad's had it a few times.
Doctor told him it was because he drinks too much port, but not sure how true that is.
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stan_the_man
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Its worse today. Woke up at 4am in pain!
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Fraser Young
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Some people are more suceptible than others to problems, it's unclear exactly why.
Alcohol most definitely does perpetuate gout.
Is defined as a 'Crystal arthropathy' -basically forming little crystals in small joints.
As mentioned the treatment in the acute phase is strong non-steroidal drugs like Ibuprofen ,Diclofenac, Clolcicine is what I tend to use here.
After the acute pain is over, there are drugs that can be taken long term to prevent recurrance. Though it must be noted that in the acute painful phase these drugs make the pain worse.
The gold standard test is to stick a needle in the joint and aspirate some of the material and look at them under a microscope to confirm crystals.
Also blood tests re high urate etc can give some weight to diagnosis.
So in Short, Gout -> Anti Inflammatory -> Pain Free -> +/- Long term treatment if several episodes within one year.
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