Gout

[Diplos]

colchicine, panamor

For extreme cases - doctor for injection - voltaren I think.

My attacks seem connected to dehydration - I try to keep well hydrated now. My attacks started when I visited Thailand. I think the tropical heat and lack of hydration plus lots of walking and, funnily enough, beer triggered it. Now I just drink lots of water - I don't avoid any specific food but I drink far more red wine than beer. Beer definitely seems to have some affect for me.

Gout runs in the family, but I will try to avoid going on chronic meds for as long as possible and I haven't had a proper attack {touches wood} for well over a year now.

 

[Kloofvreter]

I've had gout for 5 days up to yesterday, and usually it goes away by itself, but it was beginning to interfere with my gym program, etc etc. Went to the pharmacy and bought Panamors. 2 every 4 hours, magic. This was by far the worst flare-up ever. usually I can feel it starting, but then it goes away after a day or so.