Help needed

bakchat

Hi everyone need some help and thought this is where I would get the quickest response. I believe I am currently suffering with gout in my left toe. It's causing me agony and has done for the last 3 days. I'm unable to go to docs due to working mornings (can't call sick I run the bloody place) and unable to drive to a&e due to being unable to press the clutch and don't think I would be able to sit for 4 hours plus in a waiting room in this pain. Just wondering if anyone else has/is suffering with this that would be able to provide some advice on how to calm the pain or get rid as I have no clue!
Thanks all

bobmunro

I've found the best over the counter drug to be Voltarol - Joint Pain. Also drink plenty of water and cherry juice is also good.

Prescription drugs are better though so I would advise getting to your GP as soon as you can - I keep a supply of Dicoflex and take it when I feel an attack coming on (which thankfully is rare these days).

Swisdom

Cherries

Always cherries

Bang a punnet of cherries into yourself and then sit on the toilet as you watch your toe get better - as your arse falls apart

All_Thaid_Up

There is a thread in this somewhere with good advice. As mentioned above cherries and water help. I also recommend bicarbonate of soda which I take instead of any medication

Pedro45

Dicoflex when you first feel an attack is very good. If you can, try to work/massage the joint a little to dispel the crystals (which cause the pain). Other than that, once you have an attack, I find there is little you can do to get rid of it until it clears itself a few days (normally) later.

LenGlover

http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/23839/gout

As a fellow sufferer I sympathise. It's bloody painful!

If and when you can see a doctor try and get hold of Naproxen and maintain a stock. I find it reduces the swelling and pain relatively quickly usually.

As others have said drink plenty of water.

Granpa

No offence, but don't be a mug. Phone your surgery from work, and arrange to speak to a Doctor. You can get a prescription, and you will have a Chemist within reach of work. I can also recommend Voltarol, it works for me.

Ledge

Diclofenac can buy over counter at boots. Drink cherry juice or buy cherries

Brendan_O_Connell

Anyone think cherries may help?

Solidgone

Voltarol works for me.....and drink loads of Port ;O)

bakchat

Thanks guys sounds like I should be eating Cherries then!

Swisdom

bakchat said:

Thanks guys sounds like I should be eating Cherries then!

Did it work?

Or are you still in the crapper?

LargeAddick

drink plenty of water. in the future avoid mushrooms, cauliflower and other foodstuff's high in purin's. job done.