Gout in my anckle

[Kennington]

Hi, I'm a male 46 years old in fairly good shape, 6'3" 220 pounds. I recently began to experience pain in the back of my left ankle. Intially it caused me mild discomfort (limp) but eventually it progressed to the point that I couldn't even walk within a day after the original systems. I'm fairly sure that I didn't injure the ankle in any physical activity so I was lttle confused as to what was happening. The pain progressed and I was sure that I had torn my achilles tendon or broken a bone in my foot other than the fact that as i said earlier that I wasn't involved in any activity that would have caused that type of injury.

After reading any number of sites on the web I began to think it might be gout. One key element that tipped me off was the fact that alcohol, particularly beer, was a big contributing factor. I drink between 4-8 beers every night so i seem to be a prime canidate. I've never had any complications before this point.

My ankle is now very swollen and stiff to the point that I can't bend it or even walk on it. Near the back of my foot there are parts that even painful just to the touch.

Plese any help would be most appreciated and yes I've given up drinking for good! This is just too painful!!!

[In the same boat]

I have been suffering from gout for about 4 years. It occurs in my ankle and heel a lot. It seems to migrate around the joints of the foot before leaving. I found that if i drink vinegar, about a cup as well as baking soda mixed in water about 1 tspn it helps flush the uric acid out. FYI the gout gets worse and occurs more often as time goes on. Go see your Doc to get some prevention meds.

[Silas Lieberman]

Kennington wrote:

Hi, I'm a male 46 years old in fairly good shape, 6'3" 220 pounds. I recently began to experience pain in the back of my left ankle. Intially it caused me mild discomfort (limp) but eventually it progressed to the point that I couldn't even walk within a day after the original systems. I'm fairly sure that I didn't injure the ankle in any physical activity so I was lttle confused as to what was happening. The pain progressed and I was sure that I had torn my achilles tendon or broken a bone in my foot other than the fact that as i said earlier that I wasn't involved in any activity that would have caused that type of injury.
After reading any number of sites on the web I began to think it might be gout. One key element that tipped me off was the fact that alcohol, particularly beer, was a big contributing factor. I drink between 4-8 beers every night so i seem to be a prime canidate. I've never had any complications before this point.
My ankle is now very swollen and stiff to the point that I can't bend it or even walk on it. Near the back of my foot there are parts that even painful just to the touch.
Plese any help would be most appreciated and yes I've given up drinking for good! This is just too painful!!!

Hi Friend, I had the same a few years ago. First thing to do is get Colchicine. Read this first http://arthritis.about.com/od/colchicine/a/go... . I'm sure it helps, keep me tuned in. Best regards silas

[Silas Lieberman]

In the same boat wrote:

I have been suffering from gout for about 4 years. It occurs in my ankle and heel a lot. It seems to migrate around the joints of the foot before leaving. I found that if i drink vinegar, about a cup as well as baking soda mixed in water about 1 tspn it helps flush the uric acid out. FYI the gout gets worse and occurs more often as time goes on. Go see your Doc to get some prevention meds.

Hi Friend, I had the same a few years ago. First thing to do is get Colchicine. Read this first http://arthritis.about.com/od/colchicine/a/go .... I'm sure it helps, keep me tuned in. Best regards silas

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[Amy H]

Gout can be treated by a change of diet (one which is low in uric acids). A specific diet will not only treat, cure and keep away gout, but a few users have reported to have even lost weight!

Remember that you're not alone as millions of people suffer from this awful condition. Luckilty there is a way out: http://bit.ly/cure-gout

Best of luck to you,
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[Rich]

Your first step ALWAYS before trying any home remedy is to consult your doctor first. Gout is a result of high levels of uric acid in your blood. This can be a result of your kidneys not function correctly and not your lifestyle (beer high purine rich foods).
The kidneys basically absorb uric acid and is discharged from the body by way of urine. Taking home remedies such as vinegar or baking soda to raise your blood ph (less acidic) can be harmful, baking soda is high in sodium and can have side affects if you have high blood pressure.

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