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ne to Gout. 21 days in. its worse in the am just after i arise. what is everybody wearing for shoes. I need somthing i can wear in a office. Ive been wearing crocks. but bosses dont like it.
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steve1973 jeff5518
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I'm on a rig, needs must so internal it is Crocs and external boots 2 sizes too big to give plenty of room
Try shoes a size up or get some wide fitting
rustygecko steve1973
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When mine was bad I used to wear mountain boots with stiff sole so no need to flex the joint.
rustygecko jeff5518
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What you need is colchicine to bring the swelling down - to stop the attack by your immune system.
Low tech solution: ice pack or hot water or alternate. You have to find which works for you. Keeping your foot high as possible could help.
As for your boss - explain that it's either accept you in crocs or accept a sick note. Unless you are client facing or health n safety reasons, they would be foolish not to let you wear crocs.
steve1973 rustygecko
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All my swelling has been gone a week, no redness etc however still limping with pain in my foot arch
I was at work on 200 Allopurinol colchicine and co-codomol for the pain but I upped the allopurinol to 300 as felt it wasn't working and was at risk of going back on the sick, I'm just wondering why I still have the pain in the arch... any ideas
jeff5518 rustygecko
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Can't take drugs. Bad kidneys I have to suffer.
rustygecko jeff5518
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rustygecko steve1973
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Allopurinol for a period will cause gout attacks as I'm sure you know. The pain in the arch could be just inflammation settling down. Alternatively-- are you overweight?
jeff5518 rustygecko
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Yes about 30 kilos over. I'm drinking 3 liters aday but on 3 diuretics with a bad heart
rustygecko jeff5518
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It's hard, but long term a lot of your problems would improve with 30 kg less.
steve1973 rustygecko
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Cheers
Sochima822 steve1973
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Because usually when it's in the arch it's either plantar fasciitis or heel spur. Consider seeing a podiatrist who may recommend a cortisone shot. I've had this too so I know how painful it can be. However, don't get suckered into buying custom made orthotics, just buy the solid orthotics and insert them in every pair of shoes you wear. Podiatrist usually sell them or online. Make sure they have an arch too.
paul07756 jeff5518
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Feeling your pain Jeff ....this is longest attack I have had 3 weeks in knee and still limping though not as sore
Finished Colchicine two weeks ago and didn't clear this time ...
Gonna ask to go on Daily meds when clears ..doc reckons it could attacks worsen by hypertension that I have
It's enough to drive anyone to drink 😊
rustygecko paul07756
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Hypertension meds will cause gout.
If colchecine didn't work - get some more.
philip_53291 jeff5518
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I have some woollen slippers that are good from a shop called "Inspired Earth". If I go out I just put plastic bags over them and tie then around my calves. Any kind of shoe I find impossible. Not sure what the boss would say about it though?
rustygecko philip_53291
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As I said I find walking boots with a stiff immovable sole perfect.
philip_53291 rustygecko
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