Bloody gout!

[AlexS]

As a result of clean living (in moderation) I'm generally untroubled by ill-health. However, at a check-up a couple of years ago, GP sent me off to a dietician because my cholesterol & uric acid were a bit high.
First she dealt with the cholesterol; less red meat, more salads etc, red wine each day. That's fine, I love seafood & salads.

Then she starts on the uric acid. Cut down on tomatoes, asparagus, worcestorshire sauce, acid foods in general, ie anything that's the least bit tasty in a salad, beer, red wine etc..

I figure the uric acid won't kill me but the cholesterol might, so concentrated on reducing that.

Since then, I've had 3 attacks of gout. This is not fun! I've just come back with some pills that I hope will fix it, but can't stand for any period, walking is agony, and I'm not looking forward to any sympathy from SWMBO.

Just thought I'd get that off my chest!:mad:

[oges]

did the cholesterol come down atleast?

not experienced gout (apart from the G'Out! I used to get when I took too long checking why the baby was crying during the night) but I hope those pills work for you.

[outback]

Bloody stupid dieticians, red meat doesn't have cholesterol! :mad:

[Termite]

Cholesterol is a funny thing, SWMBO and I eat the same food (except I eat more of it ) yet her reading is 6.5 and mine is 4, and I'm the one with a heart problem :confused:

[silentC]

I went to a doc and she told me my cholesterol was too high, so I went on a seafood-only diet for about 2 months. I went back to have it checked but to a different doctor this time. Same reading but he said it was nothing to worry about. So there's my tip: change doctors.

Re. the grout, my BIL suffers from it but he can't give the grog away, so he blames the tomatoes.

[Iain]

I get it in my big toe on occassion, god it's crippling.
My cholesterol is very low, much to the surprise of those who know me, but uric acid is a touch on the high side.
Pass the Progout please (300mg daily)
Just noticed Silents Dr, she, mine is too and I don't know why but I have found them to be a bit more sympathetic and thorough.

[Felder]

Re. the grout, my BIL suffers from it but he can't give the grog away, so he blames the tomatoes.

Perhaps he should have his Bloody Mary's without the tomato juice from now on.....

[Termite]

Just noticed Silents Dr, she, mine is too and I don't know why but I have found them to be a bit more sympathetic and thorough.

Don't let the female Doctors fool you for a minute, they say "Don't worry about it" all the while thinking "Suffer you male bastard".

[silentC]

Smaller fingers for when the time comes for a prostate check

[outback]

Smaller fingers for when the time comes for a prostate check

Not much help if she uses sand for a lubricant though. :eek:

[Wood Borer]

Sorry hear of your troubles Alex.

I had one witch doctor tell me I had gout and gave me some pills, I had chiropractor squeeze the swollen joint (agonsing) and apply ultra sound signals to it until it was diagnosed as arthritis by another doctor.

Nurafen Plus fixes it for me now on the odd occasion I suffer from it as recommended by the second doctor.

[silentC]

See? Changing doctors works

[Wood Borer]

See? Changing doctors works

Darren, do you think it is the mental attitude of looking for other solutions eg other doctors that works or the other doctor?

Maybe it was Alex's visit to Melbourne that contributed to the problem.

If that's the case you'd better be careful Silent because there is talk of you lot becoming Victorians:eek:

[silentC]

Never!! If you think last Sunday in Cronulla was a riot, see what happens if anyone tries to make us Victorians!!!

[craigb]

I reckon the moral of the story is: only go to doctors when you have to.

Do not become one of their guinea pigs whrere they can practice the latest PC "remedy" on you.

Having said that, I go to my doctor regularly (every six months) because I have hypertension. He gives me a scriipt for some pills that make it right again.

However, he doesn't preach at me (he's an older bloke so this may have something to do with it)

Works for me.