Jillus Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) Please don't laugh, it really is painful and I am limping around feeling very sorry for myself. Does anyone know of any nice gentle herbal remedies that I can take. I am getting lots of sympathy and cups of tea but I just want to get better in time for Christmas. I am taking Brufen but don't like taking medicine on a regular basis. This is my second attack in a month. The offers of the construction of a bath chair from my OH were received with good humour though Edited December 16, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You will have to lay off the port and stilton and get a velvet cushion for your foot. Poor you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 oooh! painful! No advice to help though, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 lots and lots of water. if you drink 3ltrs per day (not all at once!) when it begins it flushes the crystals though and helps to prevent it getting worse! As for now, still try the water, and rest is the best thing. As it's your second bout in a month have you visited your GP for some allopurinol? Hope you feel better soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 As it's your second bout in a month have you visited your GP for some allopurinol? Hope you feel better soon..... Ditto the feeling better & my DH takes this daily for his gout. There are load of things which you should and shouldn't take/drink/eat when you suffer with gout, I googled it when DH was first put on medication, we just tend to go for the "everything in moderation" route rather than cutting anything out all together. I do remember that nettle tea was supposed to be very good, I think it neutralised the uric acid which is the crystals which congregate in your toe. Good luck & hope it clears soon, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 sorry, no advice to give but you have all my heartfelt sympathy - any pain is bad to have. Meanwhile, feet up and let hubby wait on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My Dad used to suffer a lot until he found that orange juice was causing his problem. He was told by his GP to drink cherry juice. I've just found this article supporting it's use. http://www.joint-pain.com/cherry-juice-gout.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 No advice sorry just wanted to offer sympathy - that sounds painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You poor thing, it really does hurt...even the bedclothes touching it can smart...I agree with others about drinking lots of water and also cherry juice !! Hope it's better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Poor you . A colleague of mine had gout in his legs and was in agony . I hope some of the suggested remedies help make it better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks for all the advice and kind words, got an appointment to see the GP tomorrow and as I was at the hospital today on another matter they did a blood test for uric acid, results available tomorrow so hopefully by Christmas I will be well and truly recovered. I have spent the afternoon with my foot up, drinking green tea and will send out tomorrow for some cherry juice as recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I'm sorry you're not feeling well, I hope it gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 sorry you have gout, I've had it and know its jolly painful. I found a packet of frozen veg helped ease the pain and of course allopurinal is pretty essential for this flair up. Its certainly worth checking advice about what to avoid etc. Interstingly red wine is not thought to be the cause these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Avoid rhubarb!! Hope it feels better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Oh you poor thing, gout is so incredibly painful. My DH suffers from it, he now has to take allupurinol daily to rey and prevent attacks. As others have said, cherry juice is the thing to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) Ow! poor you! I've never had the misfortune to suffer it, but have heard the rumours of the pain. Edited for terrible spelling! Edited December 17, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have now got the pills and am getting oodles of sympathy from my OH! Having fish and chips from the chippy tonight so I don't have to stand and cook, I could get used to this. My eldest son is home on leave from the army and is most concerned and is treating me like a queen. More cherry juice anyone, I wonder what a cherry juice martini would be like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 ooh sounds painful, hope you are feeling better soon and have a pain free Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
