FabSwingers.com forum: Gout

By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

I was just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?

I've been on allopurinol 3 years and only get gout attacks when dehydrated these days.

What are your triggers?

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By *ogglesMan
12 weeks ago

essex and norfolk

Been on allopurinol for ten years now,my main trigger is the artificial sweeteners in drinks

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Been on allopurinol for ten years now,my main trigger is the artificial sweeteners in drinks"

Yeah, I really cut back on energy drinks after the first attack.... also creatine and protein shakes after working out.

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By *ogglesMan
12 weeks ago

essex and norfolk

Proteins often set mine off too,had to change a lot of my diet

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Proteins often set mine off too,had to change a lot of my diet"

Eliminating and slowly reintroducing certain foods and drinks once on the right dose of allopurinol was key.

Along as i keep well hydrated and keep off the already mentioned stuff, I'm usually ok.

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By *ogglesMan
12 weeks ago

essex and norfolk

Yes just need a bit of planning

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By *hoenix_1Man
12 weeks ago

richmond

I have suffered it for over 10 years, only occasional bouts, no meds apart from Naproxen for it happens.

Trigger for me tends to be Whiskey

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"I have suffered it for over 10 years, only occasional bouts, no meds apart from Naproxen for it happens.

Trigger for me tends to be Whiskey "

Fair play to no meds.... unfortunately for me, once the gout has flared up nothing helps until it eases off by itself. Allopurinol does keep the amount of flares very limited fortunately.

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By *hoenix_1Man
12 weeks ago

richmond

"I have suffered it for over 10 years, only occasional bouts, no meds apart from Naproxen for it happens.

Trigger for me tends to be Whiskey

Fair play to no meds.... unfortunately for me, once the gout has flared up nothing helps until it eases off by itself. Allopurinol does keep the amount of flares very limited fortunately. "

That's very painful.

I am lucky, usually a couple of naproxen sorts it out

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By *lik and PaulCouple
12 weeks ago

cahoots

Suffered for years, went on Allopurinol but wasn't that effective as still had flare ups. Moved on to Febuxostat a few years ago and no flare ups regardless of diet so it's a life changer.

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By *loydyMan
12 weeks ago

British

"I was just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?

I've been on allopurinol 3 years and only get gout attacks when dehydrated these days.

What are your triggers?"
red wine lol big toe

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Suffered for years, went on Allopurinol but wasn't that effective as still had flare ups. Moved on to Febuxostat a few years ago and no flare ups regardless of diet so it's a life changer."

I'm lucky it's helped me so far, good to know you've found something that's helped you though

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"I have suffered it for over 10 years, only occasional bouts, no meds apart from Naproxen for it happens.

Trigger for me tends to be Whiskey

Fair play to no meds.... unfortunately for me, once the gout has flared up nothing helps until it eases off by itself. Allopurinol does keep the amount of flares very limited fortunately.

That's very painful.

I am lucky, usually a couple of naproxen sorts it out "

It is mate, wish it worked for me too. I really try to limit any anti inflammatories as i have hypertension too, obviously doesn't help with that either.

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"I was just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?

I've been on allopurinol 3 years and only get gout attacks when dehydrated these days.

What are your triggers?red wine lol big toe"

Don't mention the big toe, it's like a cough or someone itching, you catch it.... I can feel a twinge now lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
12 weeks ago

Ever since going on Allopurinol ten years ago I’ve never had a bout touch wood

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By *dam and slutCouple
12 weeks ago

Manchester

Yep I get the occasional flare, absolutely agony and wouldn't wish it on anyone, well maybe Donald Trump.

However, I've found the cherry juice is very good to treat gout, I buy cherry good, I was prescribed allopurinol but the possibility of side affects puts me off.

Try to reduce your intake of high in sugars fructose foods..

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By *ilver_StarMan
12 weeks ago

Solihull

Since being diagnosed and treated for underactive thyroid 10+ years ago I’ve only had one flare up, and that was on a boozy week away in Greece.

It is without doubt the most painful ailment isn’t it folks!?

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By *orruptionandliesMan
12 weeks ago

leeds

Stubbed my toe and got it , thought it must have been a fracture

On alluprinol seems to work, it's awful

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By *avexxMan
12 weeks ago

cheshire

sheer agony i got it in both ankles couldnt walk lots of time off work,, allopurinol sorted it out but took a long time,, uric acid levels were sky high hopefully all good now

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By *leanman01Man
12 weeks ago

Dundalk

Yes have it about 5 years but Meds are working well on it now

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
12 weeks ago

Dudley

"Since being diagnosed and treated for underactive thyroid 10+ years ago I’ve only had one flare up, and that was on a boozy week away in Greece.

It is without doubt the most painful ailment isn’t it folks!?"
I had it once 20+ yrs ago horrendous pain thought I’d hurt my foot somehow went to a and e it went as quickly as it came it was at a time id been suffering thyroid problems id gone from overactive to under active because of radioactive iodine treatment maybe some connection there, now I’m suffering kidney stones but no more gout since then

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Stubbed my toe and got it , thought it must have been a fracture

On alluprinol seems to work, it's awful "

Similar experience here, I work on my feet all day and thought i must have accidentally done something to it.

Got home, decided to have a couple of beers to take to edge off (worst thing obvs) and put my foot up.

Waking up in the early hours feeling like my foot was on fire, wasn't fun, as i'm sure you well know.

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
12 weeks ago

edinburgh

Do you get it in knee joints ?

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By *artorialMan
12 weeks ago

weymouth

Fructose and whatever the chemicals are in wine

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Do you get it in knee joints ? "

You can get it in any joint apparently, the big toe is most common though.

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
12 weeks ago

edinburgh

"Do you get it in knee joints ?

You can get it in any joint apparently, the big toe is most common though. "

My knees are crippling me for no real reason it moved up from my ankles ?

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By *ussexguy67Man
12 weeks ago

Bognor Regis

20 year sufferer, first event was ankle after a 15 mile run, initially thought it was soft tissue injury. Got worse through the day, managed a can you be here in 20 minutes GP appt, ah the good old days, sent to AnE for xray and bloods, showed raised uric acid levels.

Since then my knees have been the problem, usually triggered by poor meds compliance, learned some painful lessons along the way.

Interested to hear what people's side affects on Allopurinol have been.

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Do you get it in knee joints ?

You can get it in any joint apparently, the big toe is most common though.

My knees are crippling me for no real reason it moved up from my ankles ? "

I suggest seeing a Doctor mate.

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By *mithy63Man
12 weeks ago

Ipswich

I've had a few bad attacks. Dehydration is my main trigger.i bought a diet book and halved my uric acid level in about 2 months

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By *urboTongue21Man
12 weeks ago

Walsall

Got it but two allopurinol a day prevents attacks plus using voltarol to relieve inflammation. Brought on by prawns and mushrooms on holiday.

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"I've had a few bad attacks. Dehydration is my main trigger.i bought a diet book and halved my uric acid level in about 2 months"

Yeah same here mate, Dehydration is my main trigger too. I have an active job on my feet all day, I have to drink double the water during the summer months.

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"Got it but two allopurinol a day prevents attacks plus using voltarol to relieve inflammation. Brought on by prawns and mushrooms on holiday."

I'm on two allopurinol a day too. I take a Colchicine tablet or two if I feel a twinge and usually keeps it off.

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By *olin22Man
12 weeks ago

washington

Yes I get it worse pain ever esp in joint of big toe it cripples ya

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By *angler 321Man
12 weeks ago

Hereford

I've had two bouts of it over the last 5 years. If I feel it starting I take Colchicine, that seems to stop it in its tracks and its manageable.

I have cut back on alcohol especially white wine, and haven't had a flare up for a long time.

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By *toatMan
12 weeks ago

grangemouth

Dont eat anything from a pig bacon pork don't drink port

Drink plenty water to flush the uric acid away

Take allopurinol at right time

Ive had it for years but under control no

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By (user no longer on site)
12 weeks ago

"I was just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?

I've been on allopurinol 3 years and only get gout attacks when dehydrated these days.

What are your triggers?"

Defo dehydration. + diet

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By *peedyG OP Man
12 weeks ago

Telford

"I was just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?

I've been on allopurinol 3 years and only get gout attacks when dehydrated these days.

What are your triggers?

Defo dehydration. + diet"

Tbh diet wise i've been ok so far.... what have you changed?

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By *intageandginge89Couple
11 weeks ago

Whitefield

Had it the last three days in my big toe. I am hoping that the Colchicine will kick in soon. All it is currently doing is turning my stomach into a war zone lol. Been here before, will get through it.

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By *ou_1stMan
11 weeks ago

S West/S Wales

Colchicine is dodgy af, pretty much a poison from the crocus. Change your diets instead

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By *OCKWHORE69TV/TS
11 weeks ago

Newport

I get gout a lot

Used to have it in my big toes but these days I get it in my elbows and hands

On Allupropanol daily but doesn’t work that well x

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By *CBoyTV/TS
11 weeks ago

Rhondda

I used to have it..initially triggered by prawns in a Chinese takeaway. At one time I was part of a clinical trial by Nottingham university testing different methods of controlling it. This resulted in me taking allopurinol daily. It did work. But a few years later my GP recommended me going on a low carb diet to combat type 2 diabetes. Not only has that reversed my diabetes but I don't get gout abd stopped medication several years ago.

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By *VineMan
11 weeks ago

Just north of Bristol

I’ve had a few intensely painful bouts. The triggers seemed to be dehydration and shell fish.

I occasionally get mild attacks but it’s difficult to always tell why.

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By *intageandginge89Couple
11 weeks ago

Whitefield

My diet is pretty good (been a healthy veggie for about 15 years) but my trigger is alcohol. I have had gout about 4 times in my life. Most occasions were after stag do’s and most recently last weeks BBQ that got out of hand.

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By *ld joe69Man
11 weeks ago

Farnborough

Red meat triggers mine . But I take a cherry supplement and that helps keep it at bay .

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By *peedyG OP Man
10 weeks ago

Telford

"I get gout a lot

Used to have it in my big toes but these days I get it in my elbows and hands

On Allupropanol daily but doesn’t work that well x"

Ouch! The toe is bad enough, I couldn't imagine getting it in the elbows.

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By *peedyG OP Man
10 weeks ago

Telford

"My diet is pretty good (been a healthy veggie for about 15 years) but my trigger is alcohol. I have had gout about 4 times in my life. Most occasions were after stag do’s and most recently last weeks BBQ that got out of hand. "

Yes, alcohol is a trigger for me too as it dehydrates me, I limit how much I drink these days tbh.

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By *ovetoedgeMan
9 weeks ago

Dunstable

I've had some painful bouts, always on the same foot. Found dehydration to be the main problem, stay hydrated, all good.

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By *peedyG OP Man
9 weeks ago

Telford

"I've had some painful bouts, always on the same foot. Found dehydration to be the main problem, stay hydrated, all good."

Yes same foot for me too mate, always the right one. As you say keep well hydrated

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By *otsMan
9 weeks ago

Higham

Some interesting comments I have had it once in my foot and was so painful doc was useless I diagnosed the issue in the end they'd even taken bloods at one point why didn't they test the acids level / crystals ??

Anyway I have some emergency tablets but haven't had it since and not quiet sure what triggered it.

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By *peedyG OP Man
9 weeks ago

Telford

How long ago did you have your flare?

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By *onk3yb0yMan
9 weeks ago

south west

Lots of water, bicarbonate of soda and cherries always worked for me. Dehydration was always the cause, usually when travelling. Allopurinol seems to be keeping it at bay now.

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By *peedyG OP Man
9 weeks ago

Telford

Yes, dehydration seems to be a main trigger for most of us.

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By *inge61Couple
7 weeks ago

n/wales

allo seems to of stoped mine tried all the other things as you do had it toe /ankle knee hand etc but the allo stops it or holds it at bay

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
7 weeks ago

little house on the praire

Suffered really badly for years been on allopurinol now for 30 years and it's kept under control. Did have colchicine for flares up

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By *ongueFkYouMan
7 weeks ago

Bradford

I have got gout right now since last week it's doing my head in

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By *artorialMan
7 weeks ago

weymouth

"Suffered really badly for years been on allopurinol now for 30 years and it's kept under control. Did have colchicine for flares up"

I used to use colchicine as an arrestor for cell division (stopped at mitosis). So I could count chromosomes - previous job, totally useless information but your comment brought it back 😁

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By *uxurycollectionCouple
7 weeks ago

Port Talbot

Gout is a punishment for enjoying bad things!

Beer, wine, pate what a thing to be afflicted with!

Allopurinol and the occasional Indomethacin keeps me walking.

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By *peedyG OP Man
7 weeks ago

Telford

"Suffered really badly for years been on allopurinol now for 30 years and it's kept under control. Did have colchicine for flares up"

Colchicine definitely helps the length of the flare ups for me, it's also bad for my stomach!

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By *peedyG OP Man
6 weeks ago

Telford

Is everyone keeping hydrated and symptom free?

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By *inkyTeepeeMan
6 weeks ago

Heswall

So i’m reading a book on sexual history of england….

One chapter is about aphrodisiacs…. Stay with me here…

1500’s to 1800’s and more gout was rife here, the rest of europe had low rates of it.

It was put down to the English ate a diet of loads of meat and high consumption of wine, cider and beer… where as the rest of europe had way lower meat consumption…..

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By *oldStreak999Man
6 weeks ago

Benfleet

I’m on a drug called febuxostat I found allopurinol made me depressed. Had a few flares when started but after a few weeks never had an issue since.

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By *ick and lisaCouple
6 weeks ago

hull

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By *ick and lisaCouple
6 weeks ago

hull

Get it in borth my big toes and elbow tomatoes 🍅 do it for me i am on 300mlg of allopurinol aswell but still getting it

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
6 weeks ago

little house on the praire

"So i’m reading a book on sexual history of england….

One chapter is about aphrodisiacs…. Stay with me here…

1500’s to 1800’s and more gout was rife here, the rest of europe had low rates of it.

It was put down to the English ate a diet of loads of meat and high consumption of wine, cider and beer… where as the rest of europe had way lower meat consumption….."
used to be called the rich man's ailment as supposed to be brought on by red meat and port

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By *peedyG OP Man
6 weeks ago

Telford

"Get it in borth my big toes and elbow tomatoes 🍅 do it for me i am on 300mlg of allopurinol aswell but still getting it "

Yeah some people need a higher dose, that's just the standard maintenance dose apparently.

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By *nlyfunsMan
6 weeks ago

I’ve had it a few times, old sports injuries Apprently make the joint more prone? As a result I suffer in my ankle. I’m on alupurinol now but my triggers seem to be dehydration and take away curry!

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By *piritualSFCMan
6 weeks ago

london

Alcohol and meat are big triggers. If allopurinol is jot working try febuxostat.

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By *peedyG OP Man
6 weeks ago

Telford

"I’ve had it a few times, old sports injuries Apprently make the joint more prone? As a result I suffer in my ankle. I’m on alupurinol now but my triggers seem to be dehydration and take away curry! "

Yes same here, mainly hydration for me.... a few twinges the past few days .

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
6 weeks ago

Reading

I had a bf who was diagnosed with the it. He was mortified as he was only 21.

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By *peedyG OP Man
6 weeks ago

Telford

"I had a bf who was diagnosed with the it. He was mortified as he was only 21."

That's the thing, it's mostly genetic and can happen at any age, just got to manage it which ever route you want to go.

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By *andS_GlasgowCouple
5 weeks ago

Giffnock

Quick Fix for Gout Flareup

2 Tablespoom of Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Teaspoon of Baking Powder

Water to Dilute

I have shared this tip which has worked for colleagues and latterly family - I tried it for an inflamed knee injury and it worked as well but it tastes pretty "interesting" lol

One blast in the morning and another at bed time & within two days it really kicks in !!

Always keep yourself hydrated as well !

Give it a try and thank me (apart from the taste)

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By * and PCouple
5 weeks ago

preston

55 Yr old had GOUT over 30 year.my main trigger is energetic sex 🤣🤣 getting old is no joke!!

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By *peedyG OP Man
5 weeks ago

Telford

"55 Yr old had GOUT over 30 year.my main trigger is energetic sex 🤣🤣 getting old is no joke!!"

I'd love to have seen your Doctors face when you said you trigger 🤣

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By *orny PTMan
5 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Been on allopurinol for ten years now,my main trigger is the artificial sweeteners in drinks"

Heartburn and bad guts: I don't feel sweet on those.

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By *oStringsFun86Man
4 weeks ago

Bristol

I’ve been having flair ups for just over 10 years. Too much red meat and red wine usually triggers an attack in my big toes or ankles.

Colchicine is in my experience the best medicine to fix me up.

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By *obbo2022Man
4 weeks ago

bish Vegas

"Do you get it in knee joints ? "

Yeah I do always left knee

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Worst pain ever. Allipurinol appreciation society member

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By *peedyG OP Man
4 weeks ago

Telford

"Worst pain ever. Allipurinol appreciation society member "

Yes it is, absolutely one of the most painful conditions.

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By *appygolucky72Man
4 weeks ago

Sheffield

Colchicine helps once you have a flare up ! You can only take it until u get the runs though , clears out your system and helps

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Alcohol triggers my gout, so been tea total for 2 years ,9 years in early 2000s were dry. I get gout in my toes ,ankles and now left hand

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By *peedyG OP Man
4 weeks ago

Telford

"Colchicine helps once you have a flare up ! You can only take it until u get the runs though , clears out your system and helps "

Yeah i have a supply of them tbf.

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By *gp_sub01Man
4 weeks ago

Manchester (Malaga)

About a year ago I had an incredible pain in my right toe. I was only 34/35 and am relatively healthy, so thought I'd just fractured my toe or something.

Anyway, nothing came up in an x-ray so they did tests for uric acid and turns out I have gout.

Have been on alupurinol since and thankfully had no pain since.

The doctor was great and told me that it's not my fault etc, like you wouldn't necessarily blame someone who has diabetes for having diabetes, it's the same with gout

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

Stress also can cause a flare up...low purine food and lots of water help.

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By *peedyG OP Man
3 weeks ago

Telford

"Stress also can cause a flare up...low purine food and lots of water help."

Foods don't really trigger mine, mostly dehydration so plenty of water

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By *umalotagainMan
3 weeks ago

a town called malice

Been on allopurinol for the past 4/5 years and after balancing the levels never had an attack… amazing stuff

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By *haron StonerTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Haywards Heath

Stop drinking alcohol including beer, cut out fatty food, don't eat fish and as everyone else says, drink more water.

Be good for your pisser, your kidneys and your prostate.

Get healthy, we all can do it!

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By *ilverfox for youMan
3 weeks ago

Hull

Gout used to be a rich man’s problem ! To much red wine causes it

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By *JMidsMan
3 weeks ago

Warwick

I suffer with it and probably lead the most healthiest lifestyle of anyone I know. I don't drink, only eat organic non processed food avoiding foods high in purines. My dad suffered with it and I get two bouts a year every 6 months regardless. I'm convinced it's genetic. I read somewhere that diet only contributes to 30% of flare ups.

I have learnt over the years what helps when I get one. Don't walk on it, Drink plenty of water regularly to wash the uric acid out of the kidney. Take cherry extract tablets. I don't particularly want to go on to alipurinol and only take collichine. It will write me off for a week but it's usually done and dusted then.

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By *JMidsMan
3 weeks ago

Warwick

Thinking back to the times I have had it and thought what caused it.

Rapid weight loss. Uric acid is a bi-product when cells DNA gets broken down.

A grapefruit cocktail on NYE many years ago put me on my back in hours !

A fad for drinking real ales when I was younger - the yeast in it.

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By *arny8387Man
3 weeks ago

Hyde

Been under a specialist for 2 years. Gout tends to occurr on preciously damaged joints. I get it in both ankles my feet, my knees and elbows. It's crippling with a flareup. Blunt trauma triggers mine. It's also a condition of metabolic syndrome which is also a barrel of laughs. Im currently medicated with no flare ups for 2 years and drinking 4 litres of water a day. Other than that no real dietary changes.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
3 weeks ago

Reading

"55 Yr old had GOUT over 30 year.my main trigger is energetic sex 🤣🤣 getting old is no joke!!"

Make her get on top?

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By *peedyG OP Man
3 weeks ago

Telford

"55 Yr old had GOUT over 30 year.my main trigger is energetic sex 🤣🤣 getting old is no joke!!

Make her get on top?

It's a good way to distract from the pain i suppose 🤣

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By *hyKentGuyMan
3 weeks ago

sheerness

I had a work colleague that had gout. The main trigger for his was tangerines and satsumas! Stopped eating those and never got it again!

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By *easideShenanigansMan
3 weeks ago

Gronant

"I was just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?

I've been on allopurinol 3 years and only get gout attacks when dehydrated these days.

What are your triggers?"

My triggers are quite simple and as follows......

Too much alcohol.

Salt filled ready meals.

Not enough water.

Hope that helps.

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By *helroyCouple
3 weeks ago

Skegness

get attack's of it they put me on allopurinol but not attacks for 2 years so i came off then as just taking them seems like just having some thing i just take naproxen when i get a twinge and that stops 2 tables ma be a year soon do that than 365 allopurinol a year

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By *peedyG OP Man
2 weeks ago

Telford

"get attack's of it they put me on allopurinol but not attacks for 2 years so i came off then as just taking them seems like just having some thing i just take naproxen when i get a twinge and that stops 2 tables ma be a year soon do that than 365 allopurinol a year "

If you suffer gout flares your uric acid levels are clearly elevated, untreated or not managed properly can in some cases cause kidney problems.

I'd take the allopurinol personally.

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By *smithukMan
2 weeks ago

cardiff

I’d agree with the above. If you are getting a couple of acute attacks a year then it’s not under control, and if it’s not under control then there is potentially long term damage.

I understand the reluctance to take long term medication but allopurinol has a good history of being safe, and definitely safer than regular flare ups of gout (however infrequent).

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By *peedyG OP Man
7 days ago

Telford

"I’d agree with the above. If you are getting a couple of acute attacks a year then it’s not under control, and if it’s not under control then there is potentially long term damage.

I understand the reluctance to take long term medication but allopurinol has a good history of being safe, and definitely safer than regular flare ups of gout (however infrequent). "

Well said pal

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
2 days ago

Dudley

I posted previously that I hadn’t an attack for 20+ years, well yesterday was the day it returned، maybe coincidence but 2days ago I started on antibiotics for a kidney lnfection because of kidney stones,

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By *lderkinky61Man
2 days ago

bootle

I take febuxostat, not had an attack since I’ve been taking them, over 10 years now, prior to that it was allipinol, but still had flare ups so my medication was changed

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By *orthernbrit40Man
2 days ago

CARLISLE

Have had it and it was excruciating.

Lessons learned were to drink more water, reduce processed meat intake and limit amount of booze.

Have taken Montmerency Cherry tablets and not had any further flare ups but not sure if that's just luck.

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
1 day ago

Dudley

"Colchicine helps once you have a flare up ! You can only take it until u get the runs though , clears out your system and helps "
currently halfway through a 3day course of Colchicine seems to be doing the trick, tummy feeling a bit dodgy

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By *peedyG OP Man
1 day ago

Telford

"Colchicine helps once you have a flare up ! You can only take it until u get the runs though , clears out your system and helps currently halfway through a 3day course of Colchicine seems to be doing the trick, tummy feeling a bit dodgy "

Yes very true, it does play havoc with your stomach, it does work though if you manage to get them quickly from a Dr.

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By *winging freyrMan
1 day ago

Warwickshire

I’m having my first attack in about 5 years now. I’ve been really bad with diet this year and the past couple weeks drank more beer than usual.

Absolute killer, kind of did forget just how bad it is!

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By *usicman1982Man
15 hours ago

Coalisland

I’m a sufferer. I take colchecine for flare-ups. Haven’t discovered my triggers yet as they don’t happen too often, thank God cos they’re agony when they do. Have been affecting my right big toe, but has recently spread to the Achilles tendon on the same foot

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By *usicman1982Man
14 hours ago

Coalisland

Yes very true, it does play havoc with your stomach, it does work though if you manage to get them quickly from a Dr."

I keep a batch on hand in case of a flare-up, then order a repeat prescription when they’re done, ready for the next flare-up.

A pharmacist recommended Feminax (spelling?) for period pain, helps with gout too

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
11 hours ago

Dudley

"I’m a sufferer. I take colchecine for flare-ups. Haven’t discovered my triggers yet as they don’t happen too often, thank God cos they’re agony when they do. Have been affecting my right big toe, but has recently spread to the Achilles tendon on the same foot "
I’m thinking mine has been caused by Covid which I had recently because I’ve also had my kidney stones playing up and causing a uti or possibly the antibiotics I’m taking for it I’ve just not felt right recently

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By *rooMan
9 hours ago

Nottinghamshire

I suffer to, 3 episodes over 4 years, on allopurinol now daily no idea of my triggers but my last was in my middle finger knuckle and when it plays up its like I've hit it with a hammer so painful to grip with

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