Think I've got Gout...
Discussion
My big toe on my right foot is aching, feels hot, and it's painful to touch. Also noticeably swollen when compared to the other big toe but not huge and not red or anything. It's making walking a bit troublesome and I'm limping a bit. Doctor Google would suggest a spot of Gout, as this is the curse of the drinking classes and I do like a few beers etc. it would seem to add up.
Anything I can do to ease it? Internet would suggest Ibuprofen but I don't think I'm allowed to take those as I'm on low dose steroids for something else. Will it clear up in a few days? Doesn't really seem bad enough to trouble my docs with.
Annoyingly I went for a slightly extended run over my normal 5k on Friday evening as the weather was so nice except that my ankle started playing up on the other foot mid run, that was a bit tender over the weekend but seems to be on the mend. I went for a run last night with the aim of keeping it steady, the big toe / gout issue was manageable as I have some very cushioned running shoes and it doesn't seem either worse or better today. The ankle on the other foot is also slightly tender but okay. On the one hand I don't want to be able to not walk but on the other hand I'm largely enjoying the running and don't want to lose momentum by having to rest up for a few niggles. Frustrating!
Anything I can do to ease it? Internet would suggest Ibuprofen but I don't think I'm allowed to take those as I'm on low dose steroids for something else. Will it clear up in a few days? Doesn't really seem bad enough to trouble my docs with.
Annoyingly I went for a slightly extended run over my normal 5k on Friday evening as the weather was so nice except that my ankle started playing up on the other foot mid run, that was a bit tender over the weekend but seems to be on the mend. I went for a run last night with the aim of keeping it steady, the big toe / gout issue was manageable as I have some very cushioned running shoes and it doesn't seem either worse or better today. The ankle on the other foot is also slightly tender but okay. On the one hand I don't want to be able to not walk but on the other hand I'm largely enjoying the running and don't want to lose momentum by having to rest up for a few niggles. Frustrating!
Thanks folks, from this and the other gout thread it seems it's likely that it is the cause of my sore toe but luckily I don't seem to have it as bad as some.
No clue as to what could have triggered it, started on Sunday, the weekend hadn't been the greatest for eating healthy food but noting out of the ordinary. Had homemade pizzas on Saturday evening, did a cooked breakfast for Mother's Day, usual red wine, beer & whisky consumption. Oh well one to watch for the future. I've been drinking plenty the last few days to help flush it out. May have to try some cherry juice
No clue as to what could have triggered it, started on Sunday, the weekend hadn't been the greatest for eating healthy food but noting out of the ordinary. Had homemade pizzas on Saturday evening, did a cooked breakfast for Mother's Day, usual red wine, beer & whisky consumption. Oh well one to watch for the future. I've been drinking plenty the last few days to help flush it out. May have to try some cherry juice
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