Muff Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Anybody ever get it??? I have not had it in a long time but boy oh boy did it come on to me last night....my right ankle is so sore I can not even put a sock on it right now....I had heat on it lastnight and put some ice on it this morning.....if you ever had it what did you do to help with the pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 If you have any anti-inflamatory medicine of any type, that will help. Prednesone does real well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 If you have any anti-inflamatory medicine of any type, that will help. Prednesone does real well for me. yep I do I am driving the Advil into me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 My dad has had it before and says that is sucks really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 That's no fun Joe! Gran's husband had that a few times and it is very painful. I'd be pumping the extra strength tylenol into me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 still very sore....looks like a sick day for me tomorrow....dang it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah. I take allopurinol daily to prevent it. My doc explains that the sore toe, foot whatever is not what is scary, it is the damage being done to your kidneys from the high uric acid over time. I suggest you see your doc and have a blood test done for uric acid. He explained that the uric acid crystals under a microscope look like that medievil weapon, you know the iron ball with spikes on it tied to the chain.. It's those rough crystals that cause the pain in joints and also destroy the kidneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Oh and for a bad attack I took a presciption anti inflamatory and can't remember the name. You can't take it for more than a few days as it is so strong it can damage the liver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Well here I sit....no work for me today. I called work at 4am since I was awake because of my ankle.....took some pills and went to bed,when I got back up at 6am it did not feel that bad and was mad that I called in sick....but after moving around a little bit it is hurting like heck. so here I sit for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Get well soon buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doog3 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 my hubby has a few attacks of gout he went to the dr and best to avoid some foods but seafood really makes it act up hope u feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 On top of what others have already said about anti-inflammatories the pure cherry juice that seems to be only available at health food stores helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 thanks for all the tips guys....wifey got my meds home to me last night at midnight....woke up with shooting pains this morning but the swelling has gone down a little...see what the rest of the day is like....need to get back to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 ok so now its been 4 days with this crap....2 days with good meds...felt good going to bed last night but this morning is not good again....I have to work nights all weekend and can not miss any more work.....I hate this crap!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'd go see your Dr....He can gve you something stronger for pain and maybe a steroid to decrease the swelling, and like someone else said, the uric acid is what can do the damage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks Ruth....yep I had to call the doc today...heading in first thing in the morning..does not look good for work this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 i've had gout under control for years now, by taking two cherry fruit extraxt pilla from a health food store. raw black cherries are great, and many other natural remedies. that said, go see your doctor as worse cases need prescription pills. then, there is that mile long list of what you can't eat. i'll shorten that list for you... if you like it, you can't eat it. lol. no shellfish, beef or other red meat, yaada yaada. so, tofu is on your diet. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I get it my DR says it is from high cholestorol.When I get it he puts me on steroids that knocks it out fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 thanks anain all...well I went in this morning and I was told to take the weekend off of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff n it Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 cry me a river thanks anain all...well I went in this morning and I was told to take the weekend off of work suck it up 'gout boy' and get your butt back to work. I will put your tender foot high in a chair right in front of the panel. ( 4 to 6 weeks should be good). By the way you are up for OT sunday night. Get well soon buddy...:crutch::crutch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Your a funny guy Darrell.....don't think I can do sunday night....may not look to good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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