Got GOUT!! - ThinnerTimes

VickiLyn · 06-26-2008, 05:57 PM

OMG!! I am in so much pain. I don't know if anyone else has had Gout, but it f*****g hurts. I went to company Nurse Practioner today and she prescribed me some medicine that I hope works really fast. I'm going to Vegas on the 5th and this is all I need. It hurts to put my foot down, but then once I get it put down and get comfortable with that then try to pick it up it hurts. Luckily today I worked at my desk most of the day, and I'm hoping tomorrow I will be too. A older lady at work said that her Grandma use to get Gout and she said to Peel some potatoes and cut them up and put in bowl of water then soak foot in it. I'm not sure this actually works, but at this point I'm willing to try about anything. Anyone else know of anything that may help??

taleci · 06-26-2008, 07:25 PM

DH has suffered from this and I have seen first hand how painful it is. I am so sorry you have this.

I don't know what you are eating, but I will say that when all he eats is protein, the gout tends to surface.

I hope you feel better soon!

Toony · 06-26-2008, 07:32 PM

You Poor THING!

GOUT hurts like the devil --- I know several people who suffer with it... I hope the medication kicks in quickly for you --- make sure it's POUCH safe!

Take care!

katie

'thann · 06-27-2008, 10:58 AM

My husband has gout, and he gets immediate flare-ups when he eats the "no-no" foods (high in purine): Shellfish, anchovies, organ meats, gravies, and some red meats. So sad, because they're all high in protein, thus good for us who have had WLS. That might be what caused your flare-up.

He gets cortisone shots sometimes, but usually takes colchisine, which works fairly quickly.

I hate to say it, but your friend's grandmother's remedy sounds like an old-wives tale.

'thann

katzz87 · 06-27-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 'thann

I hate to say it, but your friend's grandmother's remedy sounds like an old-wives tale.

'thann

Could be an old-wives tale...but sometimes the simpler things work best! And no side-effects...

Good luck on whatever you choose to help with your gout. I've never had it (crossing fingers & toes)...but have heard it's very painful!

Jeanie · 06-27-2008, 11:30 AM

My Dad has it pretty bad, and he also gets cortisone shots at times. Maybe you can ask your doc if you can get one so that you can have a good time in Vegas. I'm going to tell him about the potato peel thing, because as you said when it hurts so bad you are willing to try pretty much anything.
I hope the meds kick in soon!

VickiLyn · 06-28-2008, 07:00 PM

Thanks everyone... either the medicine or the potatoes have eased the pain some, but its still hurting like a dickens. I didn't think about it until I read your posts but last week I got a few sample proteins in and since I had never drank a protein drink I sampled a few. This possibly could of caused my flare up, between still eating reguraly and drinking the drinks theres no telling how much protein I actually consumed last week.

I do figure the potatoes is a ole wise tale, but some of the things ole folks used back when a dr was quite as handy really works, and of course me sticking my foot in a bowl of potatoes isn't going to hurt me........Anyone for Potato salad??

Angel~in~KY · 06-28-2008, 07:11 PM

Hope you feel better soon!

P.S. I opened up the Thinner Times chat and will keep it up until 10:30 if you thinking picking on me might take your mind off of it!

tx mom · 06-28-2008, 07:49 PM

i know i could just google this but i have to ask, what exactly is gout???

VickiLyn · 06-29-2008, 07:14 PM

Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease created by a buildup of uric acid. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This provokes an inflammatory reaction of these tissues.

Gout is characterized by excruciating, sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint. This occurs commonly in men in their toes but can appear in other parts of the body and affects women as well. Low-grade fever may also be present. The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved. The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. For example, a blanket or even the lightest sheet draping over the affected area could cause extreme pain.

Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of first attacks); however, it also can affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, instep, knee, wrist, elbow, fingers, and spine. In some cases, the condition may appear in the joints of small toes that have become immobile due to impact injury earlier in life, causing poor blood circulation that leads to gout.

Gout is a form of arthritis that affects mostly men between the ages of 50 and 60. The high levels of uric acid in the blood are caused by protein rich foods. Alcohol intake often causes acute attacks of gout and hereditary factors may contribute to the elevation of uric acid. Typically, persons with gout are obese, predisposed to diabetes and hypertension, and at higher risk of heart disease. Gout is more common in affluent societies due to a diet rich in proteins, fat, and alcohol.