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Post by Goldbrick on Oct 18, 2022 18:28:35 GMT -5
Man-oh man!!! I wouldn't wish this on anybody. My big toe has been dragging me through hell for over a week. I went to a doctor about the discoloration  but a nail Teck said it was a fungus, gave me some cream, trimmed my nails, and sent me on my way...Nope, not a fungus... Two days later and the pain set in for real...I sleep with a pain patch, take some over the counter pain meds, and go from Aspercream to Ben Gay. what seems to help the most is an herbal mixture I grow myself. I did a search of what foods may have set this off, and most of the things I like are on the list. I've been cutting back on everything and cutting out a few things, and I've lost 12 pounds, but I still have a big red toe that will not bend. |
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Post by mgtarheel on Oct 18, 2022 18:31:52 GMT -5
I feel for you, been there done that.
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Post by Silver on Oct 18, 2022 22:47:18 GMT -5
Take care, Herb. My dad dealt with gout attacks for several years, he told me it felt like broken glass in his toe. Went for a monthly dose of some sort of an infusion, I think for 4 or 6 months. That took care of it.
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Post by instymp on Oct 19, 2022 8:19:03 GMT -5
I tried all the natural stuff & the only thing that helps me is what the Doctor prescribed. I won't be without it.
First time I got it was out of town & if I had my shotgun with me, I would have shot my big toe & surrounding area off so it would feel better.
Wish you well.
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Post by Goldbrick on Oct 19, 2022 8:33:41 GMT -5
I tried all the natural stuff & the only thing that helps me is what the Doctor prescribed. I won't be without it. First time I got it was out of town & if I had my shotgun with me, I would have shot my big toe & surrounding area off so it would feel better. Wish you well. I know what you mean about the shotgun, I'm beginning to hate every step I take. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2022 9:45:25 GMT -5
Man alive, that sounds unpleasant to say the least. I do love my food, so i need to watch out for that (and diabetes too).
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Oct 24, 2022 9:39:09 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with gout. It truly is crippling when they occur.
I had my first gout attack about 15 years ago and wouldn't wish it on anyone. I thought I broke my to at first, but the pain got worse. As with you, many of my favorite foods are on the list of things that can contribute to an attack. A change of diet can be rough, but seems to be the best thing to help reduce future flair-ups.
I've tried many of the home remedies. The only one that seems to help mitigate it somewhat for me is tart cherry juice. My last doctor prescribed colchicine, and that helped cut down the attacks from 1-2 weeks to just a few days. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a doctor accepting new patients since I moved back to New Hampshire a few years ago, so if I have an attack it is for the full duration.
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Oct 24, 2022 10:21:10 GMT -5
Idiot doctor. He should prescribe colchicine for 1 week and then Allopuronal for life. Zarnicky had gout. Since Allopuronal, I never having another attack. Is now over 15 years.
Gout also called "The rich man's disease". Zarnicky have everything but the money.
I knowing how painful is gout. Kleenex fall on toe and you going through roof. Zarnicky wishing you best of luck.
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Post by Goldbrick on Oct 24, 2022 20:30:18 GMT -5
Per a visit, today, to my new favorite Doctor...not Gout, but Cellulitis. with the coming of a new day, hopefully, my pharmacy will have the list of new weapons I need to fight this painful condition until my next visit in two weeks.
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Oct 24, 2022 21:47:07 GMT -5
Per a visit, today, to my new favorite Doctor...not Gout, but Cellulitis. with the coming of a new day, hopefully, my pharmacy will have the list of new weapons I need to fight this painful condition until my next visit in two weeks. Cellulitis! Thank goodness is not gout. Cellulitis is wonderful condition. It itches and is pleasure to scratching. Don't scratch or it will spread. Clocksicillyn (antibiotic) for 10 days and you should being fine. Zarnicky once having Cellulitis when my husband Chuckles bit me in leg.  |
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Post by Goldbrick on Oct 26, 2022 10:51:16 GMT -5
Per a visit, today, to my new favorite Doctor...not Gout, but Cellulitis. with the coming of a new day, hopefully, my pharmacy will have the list of new weapons I need to fight this painful condition until my next visit in two weeks. Cellulitis! Thank goodness is not gout. Cellulitis is wonderful condition. It itches and is pleasure to scratching. Don't scratch or it will spread. Clocksicillyn (antibiotic) for 10 days and you should being fine. Zarnicky once having Cellulitis when my husband Chuckles bit me in leg. The condition you had might have been wonderful, but I've just suffered through the most painful two day in my 68 years on this planet, with no itch B.T.W.... I'm on day 2 of a 6 day run of Methylprednlsolone, and the first of two antibiotics, and I'm waiting on a skin-graft type patch to cover a sliver-dollar sized blister was lanced to drain away the fluid on my shin. I spent night before last in the recliner, but with the meds on board, I managed to stay in bed all night last night. |
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Post by Silver on Oct 26, 2022 11:02:17 GMT -5
Cellulitis! Thank goodness is not gout. Cellulitis is wonderful condition. It itches and is pleasure to scratching. Don't scratch or it will spread. Clocksicillyn (antibiotic) for 10 days and you should being fine. Zarnicky once having Cellulitis when my husband Chuckles bit me in leg. The condition you had might have been wonderful, but I've just suffered through the most painful two day in my 68 years on this planet, with no itch B.T.W.... I'm on day 2 of a 6 day run of Methylprednlsolone, and the first of two antibiotics, and I'm waiting on a skin-graft type patch to cover a sliver-dollar sized blister was lanced to drain away the fluid on my shin. I spent night before last in the recliner, but with the meds on board, I managed to stay in bed all night last night. Take care, Herb. Hope you find relief quickly. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 26, 2022 12:45:53 GMT -5
Herb, I hope you can get this very uncomfortable condition under control!
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Post by cigrmaster on Oct 26, 2022 13:37:18 GMT -5
I haven't had gout in years but the only medicine that gets rid of the pain is called Indocin. Take with food as it can be a bit rough on the stomach. The shite works amazingly well. I am amazed no doctor has prescribed it.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 26, 2022 14:26:42 GMT -5
I haven't had gout in years but the only medicine that gets rid of the pain is called Indocin. Take with food as it can be a bit rough on the stomach. The shite works amazingly well. I am amazed no doctor has prescribed it. His diagnosis changed, he has cellulitis. |
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Post by instymp on Oct 26, 2022 17:11:49 GMT -5
Cellulitis! Thank goodness is not gout. Cellulitis is wonderful condition. It itches and is pleasure to scratching. Don't scratch or it will spread. Clocksicillyn (antibiotic) for 10 days and you should being fine. Zarnicky once having Cellulitis when my husband Chuckles bit me in leg. The condition you had might have been wonderful, but I've just suffered through the most painful two day in my 68 years on this planet, with no itch B.T.W.... I'm on day 2 of a 6 day run of Methylprednlsolone, and the first of two antibiotics, and I'm waiting on a skin-graft type patch to cover a sliver-dollar sized blister was lanced to drain away the fluid on my shin. I spent night before last in the recliner, but with the meds on board, I managed to stay in bed all night last night. Never heard of it, sorry you have it! Glad you don't itch & bad pain at the same time. Heal fast. |
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Oct 27, 2022 10:32:04 GMT -5
Zarnicky not know Cellulitis could be so bad. I very sorry for your pain and wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. Zarnicky hoping you can smoke your pipe again in comfort soon.
I sending you prayers and good wishes.
Anitchka Zarnicky
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Post by Goldbrick on Oct 31, 2022 20:50:45 GMT -5
Thank you, all for your kind thoughts. Yesterday ended my steroid treatment period of six days, and today was my first pain-free day in three weeks. My antibiotics continue for another week, and this morning I added an anti-inflammatory that I'll be on until all my symptoms are resolved. My toe, which had become dark red in color, is almost back to normal.
If I've learned anything through this, it's not to accept the word of the first person you see...a nurse-practitioner miss-diagnosed me as having a rash...a week later, when I was just shy of septic, a wound care specialist put me on the right path. I waited way too long for a second opinion, that won't happen again!
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Post by Silver on Oct 31, 2022 21:41:58 GMT -5
Glad to hear things are improving, Herb.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 1, 2022 5:54:30 GMT -5
Thank you, all for your kind thoughts. Yesterday ended my steroid treatment period of six days, and today was my first pain-free day in three weeks. My antibiotics continue for another week, and this morning I added an anti-inflammatory that I'll be on until all my symptoms are resolved. My toe, which had become dark red in color, is almost back to normal. If I've learned anything through this, it's not to accept the word of the first person you see...a nurse-practitioner miss-diagnosed me as having a rash...a week later, when I was just shy of septic, a wound care specialist put me on the right path. I waited way too long for a second opinion, that won't happen again! Also a good reminder not to wait too long before seeing someone. There's no shame in getting things checked out (even again by someone else if you're not happy). |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 1, 2022 6:37:13 GMT -5
Misdiagnosis and treatment almost killed my wife once, and another time had her in peril. Once, it was me catching it, once her insistence during a hospital stay.
You have to ride herd on these things and ideally have a spouse that is your second set of eyes, ears, and mouth.
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but a nail Teck said it was a fungus, gave me some cream, trimmed my nails, and sent me on my way...Nope, not a fungus...
