Easytigers
Guru
Went to the doctors today as I thought I had gout. She checked me out and said that it might be gout but she couldn't be sure until I go for blood tests in 4-6 weeks. I've done my homework and it certainly seems like it. Anyone had a gout attack and give me some advice?
Ball of my foot was sore on Saturday but thought nothing of it. Took some Ibuprofen and it was manageable. Was the same on Sunday and kept going with the Ibuprofen. Was a quiet weekend and I wasn't on my feet a lot. Monday went to work. Was PE day and so was wearing trainers and was a little bit sore at the end of the day. Tuesday and yesterday had to wear smart shoes and was pretty much on my feet from 7am til about 8pm as we had parents evenings. Was really sore on Tuesday night but then last night it was the worst pain I have ever felt. It was like someone was stabbing me in the foot and putting it under the duvet just wasn't going to happen. This morning couldn't even put a sock on. Whole ball of my foot is massive, hot and angry (sounds like one of my old flames!!!) Joking aside, it's bloody sore!
Doctor has given me some anti-inflammatory tablets that she said are pretty strong. Just hoping they kick in soon. She's also made me an appointment to have a blood test in 6 weeks (seems a long time to me!)
Does this sound like gout? If it is any help or advice would be greatly received.
Thanks,
Russ
Ball of my foot was sore on Saturday but thought nothing of it. Took some Ibuprofen and it was manageable. Was the same on Sunday and kept going with the Ibuprofen. Was a quiet weekend and I wasn't on my feet a lot. Monday went to work. Was PE day and so was wearing trainers and was a little bit sore at the end of the day. Tuesday and yesterday had to wear smart shoes and was pretty much on my feet from 7am til about 8pm as we had parents evenings. Was really sore on Tuesday night but then last night it was the worst pain I have ever felt. It was like someone was stabbing me in the foot and putting it under the duvet just wasn't going to happen. This morning couldn't even put a sock on. Whole ball of my foot is massive, hot and angry (sounds like one of my old flames!!!) Joking aside, it's bloody sore!
Doctor has given me some anti-inflammatory tablets that she said are pretty strong. Just hoping they kick in soon. She's also made me an appointment to have a blood test in 6 weeks (seems a long time to me!)
Does this sound like gout? If it is any help or advice would be greatly received.
Thanks,
Russ