Gout anyone??

[RVVUNM]

I have been a long sufferer of the dreaded Gout and know how miserable it can be. For me I have worked out the following; Red wine, Mushrooms and Olives will bring on an episode. Everone is different and will be affected by all manner of foods and drink. However, I was fortunate to go to a temporary Doctor at my surgery and he too suffered Gout and prescribed me steroids. If I get an attack I take ten steroids on the first day then eight on the second day and so on. But if it goes you stop taking them. I have been doing this for 4-5 years and combined with avoiding certain foods/drinks I rearly get an attack now.

[Stella Tortoise]

Some of us suffer constipation with the gout.

First occasion, after a week, I felt like I was stting a pineapple, horrific, I bottled it mid poop and tried to suck it back in as I was knackered.

[fatboy b]

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

[Al Gorithum]

Yep. Excruciating. Possibly inherited it from my dad who was a heavy drinker. I used to drink a lot of beer but cut right down to only at the weekends. Seems OK now.

[Tony Angelino]

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

Thanks.

I hardly drink (and I’m talking 1 or 2 units a month max) and eat little red meat or any other of the trigger foods. I do have a sweet tooth though and have been hammering the star mix lately so this is the only thing I could think of food wise. I am reasonably active, probably 3 miles walking 5 or 6 days a week and normally train bjj but can’t at the moment due to Covid. I’m 6’ and 14st 10 but stocky, carrying a little timber but not too bad. I drink 3-4 litres of water most days. Just worried I’m damaging the joint a bit now as it’s been so long. Hopefully the tablets will kick in soon as I’ve just started on them.

[fatboy b]

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

Thanks.

I hardly drink (and I’m talking 1 or 2 units a month max) and eat little red meat or any other of the trigger foods. I do have a sweet tooth though and have been hammering the star mix lately so this is the only thing I could think of food wise. I am reasonably active, probably 3 miles walking 5 or 6 days a week and normally train bjj but can’t at the moment due to Covid. I’m 6’ and 14st 10 but stocky, carrying a little timber but not too bad. I drink 3-4 litres of water most days. Just worried I’m damaging the joint a bit now as it’s been so long. Hopefully the tablets will kick in soon as I’ve just started on them.

I'd insist the doctor gives you Colchicine - it's the first port of call normally. I have a supply that I can call on if I get the twing without going to the doctor everytime.

[Tony Angelino]

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

Thanks.

I hardly drink (and I’m talking 1 or 2 units a month max) and eat little red meat or any other of the trigger foods. I do have a sweet tooth though and have been hammering the star mix lately so this is the only thing I could think of food wise. I am reasonably active, probably 3 miles walking 5 or 6 days a week and normally train bjj but can’t at the moment due to Covid. I’m 6’ and 14st 10 but stocky, carrying a little timber but not too bad. I drink 3-4 litres of water most days. Just worried I’m damaging the joint a bit now as it’s been so long. Hopefully the tablets will kick in soon as I’ve just started on them.

I'd insist the doctor gives you Colchicine - it's the first port of call normally. I have a supply that I can call on if I get the twing without going to the doctor everytime.

They have done, I've just started taking them. Fingers crossed they kick in fairly swiftly.

[fatboy b]

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

Thanks.

I hardly drink (and I’m talking 1 or 2 units a month max) and eat little red meat or any other of the trigger foods. I do have a sweet tooth though and have been hammering the star mix lately so this is the only thing I could think of food wise. I am reasonably active, probably 3 miles walking 5 or 6 days a week and normally train bjj but can’t at the moment due to Covid. I’m 6’ and 14st 10 but stocky, carrying a little timber but not too bad. I drink 3-4 litres of water most days. Just worried I’m damaging the joint a bit now as it’s been so long. Hopefully the tablets will kick in soon as I’ve just started on them.

I'd insist the doctor gives you Colchicine - it's the first port of call normally. I have a supply that I can call on if I get the twing without going to the doctor everytime.

They have done, I've just started taking them. Fingers crossed they kick in fairly swiftly.

Nicely.

But monitor your own UA. Don’t rely on the doctors in these times, they’re just too slow. Have a look on amazon for a BeneCheck monitor. Get the UA sample sticks and a disposable skin-pricker kit. I use these and it’s pretty good to be honest. You can then use this as your own evidence to the doctor to get on to allopurinol if it’s always above 0.3. I’m on two 100mg allopurinol a day. I’ve read about people on three times that to control their UA.

[Tony Angelino]

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

Thanks.

I hardly drink (and I’m talking 1 or 2 units a month max) and eat little red meat or any other of the trigger foods. I do have a sweet tooth though and have been hammering the star mix lately so this is the only thing I could think of food wise. I am reasonably active, probably 3 miles walking 5 or 6 days a week and normally train bjj but can’t at the moment due to Covid. I’m 6’ and 14st 10 but stocky, carrying a little timber but not too bad. I drink 3-4 litres of water most days. Just worried I’m damaging the joint a bit now as it’s been so long. Hopefully the tablets will kick in soon as I’ve just started on them.

I'd insist the doctor gives you Colchicine - it's the first port of call normally. I have a supply that I can call on if I get the twing without going to the doctor everytime.

They have done, I've just started taking them. Fingers crossed they kick in fairly swiftly.

Nicely.

But monitor your own UA. Don’t rely on the doctors in these times, they’re just too slow. Have a look on amazon for a BeneCheck monitor. Get the UA sample sticks and a disposable skin-pricker kit. I use these and it’s pretty good to be honest. You can then use this as your own evidence to the doctor to get on to allopurinol if it’s always above 0.3. I’m on two 100mg allopurinol a day. I’ve read about people on three times that to control their UA.

Thanks, I've been prescribed 2-3 x 500mg per day. 3 tablets in and no change yet. Hopefully they will start to reduce the pressure, pain and swelling soon.

[fatboy b]

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

Tony Angelino said:

I'm in a similar position. Moderate to severe pain in the ankle right in the joint, i have AS so they sent me for a bloodtest. Inflamation levels normal, urate level 0.53, no idea how this compares.

Been lingering on for nearly 6 weeks now, neproxen hasn't shifted it. Rung doctor and been prescribed colchicine so pick that up tonight.

How long do peoples flair ups generally last?

Below 0.3 is the level, we’re gout shouldn’t happen. 0.53 is high. Mine was 0.45 after a month w9thout drinking, and now on allopurinol. But that’s not a guaranteed prevention. Mine is generally now about 0.26, but in this weather you need to drink plenty of water, especially if you like a drink too. I had a session on beer and gin on Saturday and now have a small flare up. Caught in time thought no too bad.

Thanks.

I hardly drink (and I’m talking 1 or 2 units a month max) and eat little red meat or any other of the trigger foods. I do have a sweet tooth though and have been hammering the star mix lately so this is the only thing I could think of food wise. I am reasonably active, probably 3 miles walking 5 or 6 days a week and normally train bjj but can’t at the moment due to Covid. I’m 6’ and 14st 10 but stocky, carrying a little timber but not too bad. I drink 3-4 litres of water most days. Just worried I’m damaging the joint a bit now as it’s been so long. Hopefully the tablets will kick in soon as I’ve just started on them.

I'd insist the doctor gives you Colchicine - it's the first port of call normally. I have a supply that I can call on if I get the twing without going to the doctor everytime.

They have done, I've just started taking them. Fingers crossed they kick in fairly swiftly.

Nicely.

But monitor your own UA. Don’t rely on the doctors in these times, they’re just too slow. Have a look on amazon for a BeneCheck monitor. Get the UA sample sticks and a disposable skin-pricker kit. I use these and it’s pretty good to be honest. You can then use this as your own evidence to the doctor to get on to allopurinol if it’s always above 0.3. I’m on two 100mg allopurinol a day. I’ve read about people on three times that to control their UA.

Thanks, I've been prescribed 2-3 x 500mg per day. 3 tablets in and no change yet. Hopefully they will start to reduce the pressure, pain and swelling soon.

No no no.

Colchicine is what you’re on now to get rid of the UA crystals in your affected joint(s) - gout. Allopurinol is what you’ll be on for life to stop the UA levels causing gout.

[Tony Angelino]

fatboy b said:

No no no.

Colchicine is what you’re on now to get rid of the UA crystals in your affected joint(s) - gout. Allopurinol is what you’ll be on for life to stop the UA levels causing gout.

Yes, sorry. I got a touch mixed up with the multi quotes.

How long did colchicine take to work for you?

[fatboy b]

Tony Angelino said:

fatboy b said:

No no no.

Colchicine is what you’re on now to get rid of the UA crystals in your affected joint(s) - gout. Allopurinol is what you’ll be on for life to stop the UA levels causing gout.

Yes, sorry. I got a touch mixed up with the multi quotes.

How long did colchicine take to work for you?

Has taken 5 days to settle it down in the past. But I had one episode that then needed steroids. On my 4th episode now in 2 years but this one I nipped in the bud as I had a supply of colchicine. Gin must be my trigger

Started taking allopurinol after the second one which was quick behind the first one. It was that one that was stubborn to settle down.

[Tony Angelino]

Well after no change after a couple of days, the swelling,redness and tenderness has finally gone - the dull throbbing ache is no more. I am though experiencing more sort of shooting pains in the ankle/foot now and again as I move about. I'm still on 3x tablets per day. No sts yet.

[Belle427]

Those that use Colchicine what is your doseage?
Just coming to the end of an attack myself but still have some pain and swelling.
I see it's recommended as 1 tablet 2 to 4 times a day but do you load up on the first dose or just take 1 every 2 hours or so?