I Am Hobbling Around
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (112780)
United States
July 7, 2019 3:32pm CST
Man, it has been one hell of a month for me. I started with one little ailment which I will not disclose here around the 12th of June, and I think that has pretty much run its course, but now for the past 4 or so days I am suffering what I think is gout.
I only say that because I have had it before and know exactly what it feels like. Had it once back in my late 20s and it was supposedly a result of eating too much red meat and drinking too much brandy.
But now am I hobbling around, and I have to go back to work tomorrow. I was hobbling around most of last week. I generally work in the office since I am in sales, but there are some warehouse duties we have to do since we have not had a warehouse guy for a while since the last one left.
We simply decided not to replace him.
But Tuesday I am supposed to hit the road traveling on business again, and it seems like it is going to be a chore hobbling around my customer's shops and getting in and out of the hotels with my multiple bags that I usually have with me.
Ugh. I just need a break from pain.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 Jul 19
I hope you don't go on your sales calls like the guy in the photo. I've had my share of injuries over the years. It seems the older I get the bigger clutz I become. The good news is eventually the aches and pains subside over time. Although by the time the pain goes away I injure another body part 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jul 19
@porwest You know Jim, now that you put it that way I see your point 
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
7 Jul 19
Aw! Sorry to hear. I hope it gets better
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Jul 19
That will not be fun on the road with gout or at home either way.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
7 Jul 19
So sorry to hear this.Never had it or hope never do.Take care.You look cute hobbling around.More sales?
@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Jul 19
I've never had gout, but i've heard from others that it can be quite painful. Have you ever had Shingles? I came down with a bad case of Shingle on my neck and face and head about three years back, and I thought I was going to die from the pain. That was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. Even after the Shingles went away, the area was still sensitive to the touch and it still hurt a lot when I would try to brush my hair.
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
7 Jul 19
Sorry you have gout. I hope you're feeling a little bit better by Tuesday.
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
9 Jul 19
It is hard if you feel ill like that and you are at work.But I wish you well.
