Please send some good vibes my way

[Khephra]

I'm in the middle of one of the worst gout attacks I've ever had. I can't walk without bawling like a baby the pain is so bad. It's also accompanied by a fever that won't quit either.

This frigging happens every year as the seasons change and it grows colder, but I don't think I've ever been in as much pain as this.

Excuse me while I crawl up into a ball and die. It's bound to be less painful than this.

Oh well, at least it's another thing I have in common with Ben Franklin.

(PS. if I don't respond much to this thread, don't think I don't appreciate the good thoughts. I've just probably had to lie back down.)

[mirandaod]

1. Get well quickly.

That sounds just terrible. Good thoughts coming your way.

[loveable liberal]

2. had my attack couple months ago. goddamn genetics.

ankle, toe or other. i feel for you, i havent even hit 40 yet. Got your indomethicin?

[loveable liberal]

4. it could be worse. you could be anne coulter!! hehehehe

[Khephra]

9. ICK!

Now...being a liberal Anne Coulter...that holds possiblities.

:evilgrin:

[Khephra]

7. I do now

[arcane1]

3. good vibes are coming

:yourock:

[LittleClarkie]

5. Are there no treatments

My dad had rhumatoid arthritis. I am hoping I don't end up hopping down that genetic trail.

Is there no cortizone or arthritis type pill for gout?

[Khephra]

8. There are pills, but they've never stopped gout attacks from happening

entirely. The best thing you can do is watch your diet (stay away from seafood!!!), avoid stress and try to stay really warm during the change of seasons if you live in a area that has changing seasons. Usually my pills never stop the change of seasons attack.

[loveable liberal]

10. seafood huh? i wonder why? I hate gout...ruins 3 weeks a year....

this time had it in my ankle, usually have it in my big toe...

[Khephra]

11. Same here!

Toe or the side of my foot near my big toe. At least then I can limp about if I put my weight on my foot just the right way. However, this time it's hit my ankle. There's nothing you can really do about that in terms of walking. Any weight sets it off then.

There's some sort of crystal that is in seafood. My brain is too fevered to remember the name right now. But that's what primarily causes gout attacks from fish and shellfish (which are worse than fish).

[LittleClarkie]

12. And avoiding stress has been tough this campaign season

Anyway, prayers, vibes, happy thought, good karma headed your way.

[REP]

16. Tried Colchicine?

Cheap and poisonous, but not as bad as Allopurinol (found out the hard way I'm highly allergic to that).

[FuzzySlippers]

6. I'm very sorry to hear this.

Good thoughts comin' at ya.

[Khephra]

13. Thanks for the good thoughts and good karma!

:loveya:

[mike_c]

14. uric acid....

Sorry, keph-- I hope you feel better soon!

[AlienGirl]

15. Good vibes sent!

Hope you feel better soon! :hi:

Tucker

[VOX]

17. Hang in there, keph...

I know you're hurting, and I'm sending all good thoughts your way.

Hope that it abates soon -- hang tough. :thumbsup:

[enigmatic]

18. Gout is a nightmare...

I had my yearly attack in June when my wife had to go to the hospital for a hysterectomy, and she joked that I was in more pain then she was. I literally felt like shooting my big toe off to get rid of the pain; I know how you feel.

I drank as much water as I could stand and drank a bunch of cherry juice; the enzymes in the juice are supposed to help.

[buddhamama]

19. Good Vibes coming your way, kef

I am sorry you're in pain. :hug:

You'll remain in my thoughts. Feel better.

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. Please get better...

You are in my thoughts. :hug:

[ProfessorGAC]

21. Bummer! Good Vibes To You!

The Professor