I'm on day 20 of my latest gout flare up. This one has been among the worst. I actually needed to order crutches from Walgreens and they delivered them via grubhub. That night I dreaded having to climb my steps to get to my bedroom. It seems that I have a flare up every May when the weather warms up. Since May 15th I have only worn shoes for under 1 hour. I struggle to get flip flops on.
If you are reading this and don't know what gout it I will give you a quick lesson. Gout is caused by elevated uric acid levels. Picture the uric acid being very fine flour. Now when your uric acid remains high OR drops very quickly it causes swelling. It tends to build up in the knuckle of your big toe. Now that very fine flour swells and separates your toe knuckle. I've broken bones, had stitches, and separated both shoulders. This is the most excruciating pain I've ever felt. What brings going on? Many things and it differs from person to person. Causes include: Spinach, Asparagus, Red Meat, Beans, Beer, Brown Liquor, Soda, Sugary Drinks, being fat, etc.
Curious who else has it and how you handle it?
If you are reading this and don't know what gout it I will give you a quick lesson. Gout is caused by elevated uric acid levels. Picture the uric acid being very fine flour. Now when your uric acid remains high OR drops very quickly it causes swelling. It tends to build up in the knuckle of your big toe. Now that very fine flour swells and separates your toe knuckle. I've broken bones, had stitches, and separated both shoulders. This is the most excruciating pain I've ever felt. What brings going on? Many things and it differs from person to person. Causes include: Spinach, Asparagus, Red Meat, Beans, Beer, Brown Liquor, Soda, Sugary Drinks, being fat, etc.
Curious who else has it and how you handle it?