Anybody else got the gout?

[TX Screwball]

and what do you do to ease the pain because my toe is kicking my ass!

[Critters2]

1. Never had it, but my dad had it once when visiting me. Years ago.

He seemed to be in terrible pain. I think he soaked his feet in Epsom salts. And was on some oral med.

[TX Screwball]

2. I was on meds too but got off of them

because I haven't had an attack in years. Being that it is the weekend going to the doc isn't gonna happen.

[skygazer]

3. My husband uses cherry juice or cherry supplements

There's something in cherries that helps ease a gout attack. I'm sorry - I know it's horribly painful.

[tismyself]

4. Research cherry juice.

Some people swear by it, but for others it does not seem to be effective.

[Grey]

5. I'e had Gout off and on for years,

I use Bromelain from the health food store. It's made from Pineapple i've been told.
two tablets, two or three times a day. Works for me but I'm no expert.

[Suich]

6. Ouch! I get it off and on.

What helps me sometimes is to wear a tight sock. Also wearing a comfortable shoe may help. If you can stand it, wiggle your big toe around and around a lot with your hand. Maybe it's all in my head, but I think it helps "break up" the uric acid. Drink water.

Seriously, I feel your pain! I've heard the same thing about cherry juice but it didn't help me.

Good luck!

[TX Screwball]

7. Thanks!

I do the toe wiggling also. It does seem to help a bit and I'm drinking a bunch of water.

As long as I get it under control by Monday it will all be alright. Glad it hit me while I have 2 days off instead of the middle of the workweek.