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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago
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If it's a concern you have, then the only option is to see a GP.
There are loads of conditions, whose symptoms are similar to gout: diabetes, capillary disorders, chilblains or mild frostbite. Getting treatment quickly for the right thing, will alleviate I imagine your very painful condition. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hiya has anyone ever had or know much about gout?"
I've had it extremely painful appears in your joints normally starts in big toe joint its caused by uric acid which is found in red meat ,port ,red wine ,peas and fruit juice  |
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Not myself, but know people with it;
It's Agonizing.
Largely due to urea acid crystallizing in joints.
There are some effective treatments, and recurrence can be controlled to some extent by diet.
If you haven't done so, see the Doctor. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have got a very swollen and painful ankle. Very hot to touch. Had an X ray that shows swelling. The doctor said it could be gout...but I was thinking arthritis. No issues with my toes at all. |
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By *olgateMan
over a year ago
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It affects joints, mainly the big toe for some reason. Attacks can be brought on by alcohol, offals, rich foods and gravy. Symptoms can be sometimes be countered by staying away from the above foods, laying off the booze and drinking large amounts of (hot) water to flush out the system. Cherries are very good for gout although can be expensive at this time of year. You can purchase concentrated cherry juice from health food or cycling shops. Obviously it is much cheaper on the interweb.
Drugs such as allopurinol relieve symptoms but are not good for the kidneys long term.
Hope this helps.
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"The doctor said it could be gout...but I was thinking arthritis. "
Gout is, technically, a form of arthritis...
Arthritis is swelling in joints; there are over 100 types of arthritis; gout is one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The doctor said it could be gout...but I was thinking arthritis.
Gout is, technically, a form of arthritis...
Arthritis is swelling in joints; there are over 100 types of arthritis; gout is one."
Gout is in fact uric acid that crystalises on the joints......allopurinol stops the body producing it |
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By *leepyangelCouple
over a year ago
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I have it. Usually affects feet especially toes. I take prescribed medication and any inflammatories
It feels sore and hot to the touch. Feels like walking on broken glass.
If u have it, take lots of ibrupofen to help the pain |
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It's a bastard, my gp said he's seen grown men crying with it.
I take allipurinal Dailey to stop flare ups, still happens but not so often.
Used to be called the rich man's disease, port and cheese ect where said to trigger it.
Much less common in women and is more likely to affect over 50 year olds.
Took them ages to diagnos me as I was a 29 year old woman and they weren't looking for it.
If you've not had it before it could be the rich food and alcohol of Christmas that's triggered it. |
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"The doctor said it could be gout...but I was thinking arthritis.
Gout is, technically, a form of arthritis...
Arthritis is swelling in joints; there are over 100 types of arthritis; gout is one.Gout is in fact uric acid that crystalises on the joints......allopurinol stops the body producing it "
Exactly : Arthritis is any swelling/inflammation in the joints: gout is an arthritis caused by Uric acid crystals |
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