The_Munchmaster Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Too much geese is never a good thing. Especially when your plane is taking off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 "Gout anyone?" No thanks. The arthritis and bursitis is enough for me. Had a friend that had gout. Nasty stuff, and seemed extremely painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe7e Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Gout is a result of uric acid crystalising out in your joints, usually the toes and feet, but it can be in any joint and it's VERY painfull. Diet is frequently the cause (high purine content) but other factors can cause it. In my case it's caused by the diuretic tablets I need to take to treat my heart condition. It can usually be controled by adjusting your diet or failing that taking medication daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 To the original poster, When having a gout attack, go to the hospital and they should remove the fluids(using a syringe) from the joint affected and then check to see if there are uric crystals present. They can also check your blood's uric aid level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Gout is a result of uric acid crystalising out in your joints, usually the toes and feet, but it can be in any joint and it's VERY painfull. is gout depending on age? and what uric acid levels will likely cause it? if one of your family member has it, is it more likely you can also get it? i am asking as i had in some of my check ups during last couple of years a slightly higher uric acid level than normal. and my mother has it but not in a severe form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Does not depend on age, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe7e Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 There's some useful info HERE that will answer most questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Gout anyone? No thanks, I think I'll pass. Sounds like a problem I could do without. Sorry, couldn't resist. Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Gout is a result of uric acid crystalising out in your joints' date=' usually the toes and feet, but it can be in any joint and it's VERY painfull. [/quote']is gout depending on age? and what uric acid levels will likely cause it? if one of your family member has it, is it more likely you can also get it? i am asking as i had in some of my check ups during last couple of years a slightly higher uric acid level than normal. and my mother has it but not in a severe form. Not dependent on age. If you have elevated levels of uric acid, you might be prone to getting it. It seems to follw family lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 None of my family members havr gout but I do. When I was 10, I was stabbed in my lower back. Shortly afterwards, I developed gout. I suspect my kidneys were damaged. If I go on a long hike up into the mountains, that generally brings on a gout attack. If I sit in the hot tub or sauna too long, that brings on a gout attack. Eating red meat, drinking alchol, etc. brings on gout attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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