If it's not one thing...now the gout has attacked
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
Eugene, Oregon
April 24, 2018 12:45pm CST
I'm the guy who never has health problems, needs no prescriptions, just takes vitamins and eats well. 2018 has been a test of my patience and my health status.
January began with a bad non-flu virus that knocked me flat for two weeks, followed by a back strain that made all movement difficult for about two weeks. March passed with no problem, but the trip to Texas in early April was followed three days after our return by what turned out to be pneumonia, brought under control in a week by an antibiotic called Levofloxacin, one of those powerful ones with scary potential side effects. I will take my last one today and it helped a lot.
So, overnight, I developed a swollen, quite painful joint in my left foot and know it is gout. That I am treating with ice, elevation and copious quantities of sour cherry juice adding turmeric as well. The cherry juice has helped relieve the gout quickly in the past.
Cause of the gout attack? I had no wine for a week while ill, started having it with dinner two nights back, so that is a maybe. It could be a side effect of the antibiotic too. I have a follow up appointment Thursday to make sure my lungs are clear, so will ask some questions.
It is odd how one thing after another is after me this year.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Apr 18
My late father in law had gout . . . I worry for my Hubby although he has not shown any signs of it yet (but I guess it runs through the males in the family? I know one guy at the grocery store I shop at . . . he says he "controls" his gout by not eating certain foods . . . he knows very well that if he eats these foods, it will come back. Hope the gout pain goes away soon!!
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic I'll have to remember that if it ever happens to Hubby. Where do you find sour cherry juice? Is it cherry specifically or can something red/sour like pure pomegranate work too? Do you use fresh turmeric or just the powdered stuff?
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
That sour cherry juice, drinking maybe a quart today is helping already.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
@much2say It is cherry specifically and I bought four quarts at Trader Joe's this morning. I used a quarter tsp of turmeric in two different glasses. I can walk much easier now.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
24 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic James take care of yourself.You can work it out
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
25 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic Good! Exercising the joint is the best thing if you can stand it. I wound up taking prednisone to get the inflammation down three different times. I hope you don't have to.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
It is no fun, but I have used ice on it this morning and drank a lot of sour cherry juice, some with tumeric added, and the pain is not as bad when I have to walk.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
@peavey No, I am sure the cherry juice is already working to flush the uric acid away.
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@LadyDuck (457842)
• Switzerland
26 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic James, I see that I typed Alfredo in my previous comment, I am sorry, I had two tabs opened, I am going to fix it. I am glad it's getting better.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
@LadyDuck Yes, it does seem a possibility, but is getting better already.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
@DianneN It is not bad today. But reading about side effects of Levofloxacin concern me, such as rupturing an Achilles tendon even after dosage is through. My heel is swollen, so I will be asking questions for sure.
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@DianneN (246525)
• United States
25 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic Perhaps you can ask for more help at your doctor's appointment.
I heard gout is very painful.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
24 Apr 18
Stress, compounded with more stress. Hope this is the last thing.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Apr 18
@Morleyhunt It has, thank you, but the heel and ankle are still swollen.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
Me too! I have been in my recliner all afternoon with my foot elevated, drank more than a quart of sour cherry juice, some with turmeric added. It barely hurts at all now when I stand and walk.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
29 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic I hope it has continued to improve. No one likes pain.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
24 Apr 18
I can understand your pain dear friend! Excessive consumption of red meat can also be one of the cause of gout ...I hope you never had this in excess in the recent past! Thanks @JamesHxstatic!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
24 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic , Quite posssible...please get a check up ....all the best dear friend! god bless!
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@snowy22315 (169832)
• United States
25 Apr 18
OH yikes, I guess we will have to hope you are done with your health problems. I was having a problem with some soreness in my index finger, it wasn't going away, and I was starting to think it was arthritis, but today it isn't hurting so I guess it wasn't. Also, ocassionally my toe hurts..and I wonder if it is gout..but it always seems to go away..so I guess not!
. I hope you are better now!
. I hope you are better now!1 person likes this
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
I hope to see the swelling go down a lot tonight. The pain is a lot better.
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@rebelann (111124)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Apr 18
Well, if it helps keep guzzling @JamesHxstatic I would hate to have that condition.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
My left one looks quite swollen today, so am guzzling sour cherry juice.
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@RasmaSandra (73326)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Apr 18
Hope you are back to good health soon. I know I do not have any issues ever but when something just slightly feels off it becomes worse for me because my nerves kick in.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
That makes whatever it is twice as bad I suppose.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
@RasmaSandra Whatever it takes in those extreme cases.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
25 Apr 18
Yup, that's called "the poop hitting the fan" @JamesHxstatic . Dang I hope you get to feeling back to your old self again soon. Sorry about using the word 'old'.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
It's inescapable I guess. Foot is much better this morning really. Thanks!
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Apr 18
Sorry you've had a bad year so far with the health issues.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
Thank you, it is very unusual for me.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic would be for me too.
Hope you have no more issues the rest of the year!
you are right, it is for sure a side effect of the antibiotic.@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Apr 18
It could be related from what I read today.
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
24 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic maybe it only requires time...
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
24 Apr 18
@JamesHxstatic hope you will get well soon and get rid off the gout problem and it's pain.
@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
25 Apr 18
Hubby had a year like that. Your foot looks very painful, and I am glad you know about cherry juice for gout. I took that antibiotic, after having another one. I have literally been sick all school year with one thing after another. I feel for you.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16531)
• China
25 Apr 18
You come across as a person that is as fit as a fiddle,never have thought you have been being under the weather lately.Hope you will soon get over them !
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
Thank you, I am feeling some better today, less pain in the foot.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Apr 18
I am so sorry for all of your health issues. I wish it would all just go away for you!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
Thanks Jennifer! I think it is in its way out. We are dog sitting starting on the weekend.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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25 Apr 18
Oh no! Hope I don't have gout! My right foot seemed to be a bit slightly swollen in the last few days too, but in my case, I hope it was only because I had some sort of chilblains. Hope you feel better soon. 
Just checked, older women do have gout but less than men in general.
Just checked, older women do have gout but less than men in general.1 person likes this
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Apr 18
Yes, oddly, men get it more often. I have a flare up every few years.
