Gout

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JumboBeef

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3,772 posts

178 months

Wednesday 14th March 2012
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Did a search on Gout, but couldn't find any threads.

Anyone else here suffer from it? I had my first attack about 15 years ago (I'm now 46). Mostly in my big toe but this week have had an attack in the middle toe of my right foot.

I just cannot figure out what triggers it. I don't drink beer, eat every little red meat etc but every now and then (maybe four times per year), it gets me...

JumboBeef

Original Poster:

3,772 posts

178 months

Wednesday 14th March 2012
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Oh yes, the pain. Non sufferers don't seem to be able to understand how pain in one toe can cause such 11/10 pain...

JumboBeef

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3,772 posts

178 months

Thursday 15th March 2012
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Change my lifestyle?

I don't smoke (never smoked).
I drink very little (approx one white wine or gin/tonic daily).
I exercise everyday: not a gym workout but walking the dogs.
I do not eat junk food, in fact my diet is generally good.
Weight: about 1.5 stone overweight, but that is coming down slowly.
Not under pressure or stress. I am in a happy relationship and enjoy my job.

There is very little I can change.