Change4good

Hi Everyone,

I am sober and happy after a short relapse last week. Doing well, and working out a lot, eating clean.

Here's the thing. . .I have gout (haven't seen a doctor), in my left toe/foot where I suffered a bad break 6 years ago. It is painful. I am sure that my drinking was either a big contributing factor, or exacerbated a predisposition.

So I am walking around with a constant reminder of what I did to myself physically. I am trying to view the pain as a reminder of why I can never go back. At the same time, it is a source of shame.

Here's my question I guess. . .has anyone dealt with gout? I understand it is chronic, but has it gone into remission for those who suffer from it?

I KNOW I need to see a doctor, and right now I am treating it with herbal remedies and drastic diet changes.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice.

Dee74

I suffer from it periodically...it's pretty rare now I'm not drinking, though.
These days simple Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) help me - advil or sometimes aspirin.

Its best to check with your Dr tho - just to make sure it is gout - and they may have better, targeted, ideas for treatment for you.

D

BikerAcct

I have gout but haven't had an attack in over 12 years.

I have to take a daily dose of Allopurinal, but it keeps it in check. It's a pretty cheap medication and WELL worth it. I suggest you look into getting yourself a prescription. It's a miracle drug for gout.

Diet changes and nothing else worked to rid me of gout until I got on this med.

Mountainmanbob

Change4good

Thanks Biker. You know it is funny, since I wrote about it this morning, it seems to be fading away. Maybe following the gout diet IS working.