Its official: I've got gout!

[Chrono]

you probably eating a lot of meats as well. It's just a build-up of uric acid and such

 

[Kaieye]

I have gout for the past 12 years and believe me, the attacks will become more frequent and longer lasting. It isn't very fun...

 

[cherrytwist]

Originally posted by: Amused
Bobby?

Bobby Hill is that you?

Haha, my first thought, too :beer:

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: uberman
I believe Indocin is the drug of choice for pain, it's a very old one. I have much better luck with Naprosin OTC. Naprosin by prescription is twice as strong so I take 2 OTC tabs. A lot of gout is genetics and weight loss is helpful too. I consulted with a hospital dietician in order to follow dietary guidelines. The gout diet is wierd, the foods to avoid come from all over the place, not distinct patterns. The dietician said the truth is that we are not that good at finding out what really triggers an attack. My attacks follow a classic pattern, stub your toe or twist your foot. Then in a couple days it arrives and in about 5 more days it disappears as easily as it arrived. I haven't had an attack in two years.

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