Help, I think I might have "Gout"

[Naks]

Well, some good news for me: the blood tests and Xray confirm that I do not have gout. My uric acid is below 0.1, which apparently is now too low.

The diagnosis (for now) is Reactive Arthistis, most likely caused by my gut floral imbalance (another long story).

For now the treatment will be 7 days of cortisone for the pain and 60 days of Plasmoquine as an anti-rheumatoid.

We will then re-assess after 3 months.

 

[rietrot]

Carnivore diet

 

[Naks]

Carnivore diet

I should adopt a carnivore diet or should I refrain from it?

 

[rietrot]

I should adopt a carnivore diet or should I refrain from it?

Adopt it.

 

[Naks]

Adopt it.

Well, we already eat meat, although not a lot of it.

Chicken, Beef, once a week, bacon twice a week, the rest of the time it's pasta, pizza, or curry

 

[rietrot]

Well, we already eat meat, although not a lot of it.

Chicken, Beef, once a week, bacon twice a week, the rest of the time it's pasta, pizza, or curry

Carnivore diet is just meat and nothing else.

Seriously cut down on the gluten.

Btw. I'm not a medical doctor, just a random person on the internet.

 

[Anthro]

Carnivore diet + CBD ;-)

 

[Thor]

Absolutely fcked tonight, I've been awake since yesterday.

Foot is so damn sore even the blanket touching it makes me want to cry.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Absolutely fcked tonight, I've been awake since yesterday.

Foot is so damn sore even the blanket touching it makes me want to cry.

 

[Thor]

I don't smoke.

 

[Aghori]

Lol @ Carnivore diet.

Foods that commonly trigger gout attacks include organ meats, red meats, seafood, alcohol and beer. They contain a moderate-to-high amount of purines ( 11 , 12 ). However, there is one exception to this rule. Research shows that high-purine vegetables do not trigger gout attacks

What Is the Best Diet for Gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe attacks of pain, but luckily, the right diet can ease its symptoms. This article reviews the best diet for gout, all backed by research.

www.healthline.com

 

[Aghori]

I don't smoke.

Why not

 

[rietrot]

Lol @ Carnivore diet.

Foods that commonly trigger gout attacks include organ meats, red meats, seafood, alcohol and beer. They contain a moderate-to-high amount of purines ( 11 , 12 ). However, there is one exception to this rule. Research shows that high-purine vegetables do not trigger gout attacks

What Is the Best Diet for Gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe attacks of pain, but luckily, the right diet can ease its symptoms. This article reviews the best diet for gout, all backed by research.

www.healthline.com

That's outdated and only when combined with a "balanced diet".

The carnivore diet should work.

 

[Sepeng]

Ah I remember the days I thought gout was something really old people got, and I laughed at mates that had it.
Then I laughed at mates when they told me how sore it was.
Then I got it.
I'm not laughing any more, and anyone that gets it has my full sympathies.

 

[Thor]

Ah I remember the days I thought gout was something really old people got, and I laughed at mates that had it.
Then I laughed at mates when they told me how sore it was.
Then I got it.
I'm not laughing any more, and anyone that gets it has my full sympathies.

That's how I feel.

I'm a chronic one, dad, granddad, great grandfather etc.

We should start a Gouters Support Club, meet once a month for a braai since we all share hell together, in our seperate ways.

 

[Thor]

I cannot sleep, worst attack I've had in my life so far.

Fml I'm not looking forward to the future knowing how this ends.

 

[Gozado]

I cannot sleep, worst attack I've had in my life so far.

Fml I'm not looking forward to the future knowing how this ends.

Sounds awful. Are you doing all the steps? Medication, elevate, cool?

Take your medication.
Drink a lot of water.
Attend to everything you need to do while still up, so that you can lie down soon, and stay lying down, as long as possible.
If you have an office chair on wheels, park it near the bed, so when you get up again, you can roll with your good foot.
Put a bucket near your bed so you can pee without getting up.
Get ice and a towel. If you have no ice, get a bowl of water and cloths.
Gather a bunch of pillows or blankets and build a protective tower of padding for your foot, (high enough so you will be able to elevate your foot once you lie down).
Put the towel inside that fort, as the base.
If you have an electric fan that you can direct, position that near the foot of your bed. Make sure you have the control (cable, plug, switch) near you.
Okay, everything assembled?
Drink more water.

Sit down, and put your foot inside the fort. If you can bear it, apply the ice (the towel will catch the drops). Or test to see if you can endure a wet, cool cloth on the skin (or some drops of water).
Lie back.
Try out the fan. Perhaps the air will cool the wet skin down a bit.
Afterwards, if you find you need to keep warm, after all, drape a blanket over the top of the fort, so that it cannot touch your foot.
Try to keep your foot up, so stay in bed for as long as you can manage it.

I hope you soon get relief!

 

[Willie Trombone]

I cannot sleep, worst attack I've had in my life so far.

Fml I'm not looking forward to the future knowing how this ends.

What triggers yours? My neighbour reckons his is too much protein.
Another friend reckons this stuff regularly helps

OsteoEze Alkaline Powder

OsteoEze Alkaline Powder gives back what everyday life takes from you. Assists the body in maintaining its acid-alkaline balance, regulate the urinary pH and facilitate the excretion of excess uric acid, which prevents the formation of crystals in your urine. Suitable for Cramps, Stress...

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[maumau]

What triggers yours? My neighbour reckons his is too much protein.
Another friend reckons this stuff regularly helps

OsteoEze Alkaline Powder

OsteoEze Alkaline Powder gives back what everyday life takes from you. Assists the body in maintaining its acid-alkaline balance, regulate the urinary pH and facilitate the excretion of excess uric acid, which prevents the formation of crystals in your urine. Suitable for Cramps, Stress...

www.osteoeze.co.za

Cosmetic Connection

Cosmetic Connection is a leading retail store chain that specializes in hair, beauty, body, and home products. With 65 stores located throughout South Africa and Lesotho, Cosmetic Connection is committed to providing its customers with a wide variety of high-quality products at the most...

www.cosmeticconnection.co.za

Critical question.

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Sounds awful. Are you doing all the steps? Medication, elevate, cool?

Take your medication.
Drink a lot of water.
Attend to everything you need to do while still up, so that you can lie down soon, and stay lying down, as long as possible.
If you have an office chair on wheels, park it near the bed, so when you get up again, you can roll with your good foot.
Put a bucket near your bed so you can pee without getting up.
Get ice and a towel. If you have no ice, get a bowl of water and cloths.
Gather a bunch of pillows or blankets and build a protective tower of padding for your foot, (high enough so you will be able to elevate your foot once you lie down).
Put the towel inside that fort, as the base.
If you have an electric fan that you can direct, position that near the foot of your bed. Make sure you have the control (cable, plug, switch) near you.
Okay, everything assembled?
Drink more water.

Sit down, and put your foot inside the fort. If you can bear it, apply the ice (the towel will catch the drops). Or test to see if you can endure a wet, cool cloth on the skin (or some drops of water).
Lie back.
Try out the fan. Perhaps the air will cool the wet skin down a bit.
Afterwards, if you find you need to keep warm, after all, drape a blanket over the top of the fort, so that it cannot touch your foot.
Try to keep your foot up, so stay in bed for as long as you can manage it.

I hope you soon get relief!

Jirre....I'd rather have gout than go through all that drama.

2 x Myprodol
2 x Cataflam D
5 x Prednisone

Gout 80% better in about an hour.
Gone the next morning