Linda asks…
Gout attack?
I have had extreme pain, swelling and stiffness in my big toe joint for three months. It started there and within about 3 weeks my ankle swelled up and the pain is excruciating. I can’t put a shoe on anymore because my foot is so swollen. I had MRIs with an orthopedist which showed synovitis and rheumatoid problems. I have an appt. with the rheumatologist in a couple of weeks and will suffer until then. The ortho mentioned gout. My symptoms seem consistent however I am a 30 year old woman, 5′7″, 115 pounds and my diet is really healthy – I make all my food which is usually chicken or fish, veggies, fruit, cereal, brown rice…not bad at all. I don’t fit the profile of gout at all. Is it possible???
admin answers:
Gout would be in the differential diagnosis. It is more likely if there is a positive family history, or if you have elevated levels of uric acid. Toes and ankles are frequent sites of gout attacks.
Rheumatoid arthritis is another possibility. It’s too bad the rheumatologist can’t see you any sooner. Any chance you can push for an earlier appointment?
Ken asks…
Why does the inside of my big toe joint itch?
Ok, this is for a male, about 40 years old. I have a white bump on the top of my right big toe. Kinda looks like a wart, but isn’t. It itches like crazy sometimes, but it feels like the itching is coming from inside my joint. My toe isn’t red, or swollen. I thought about gout, but the symptoms don’t match. Any ideas?
admin answers:
A cyst maybe? If its in the joint I think you should see a doctor it could get worse.
Thomas asks…
PLEASE HELP! What type of cherry juice do I drink for Gout?
I believe I do have Gout, I hear that cherries is good to eat and cherry juice to drink as well, but I’m not sure what type of cherry juice does it have to be natural or??..
I read about Gout and it shows that it usually starts on your toes, well, mine did but I usually just get one swollen finger, Usually when you have arthritis doesn’t all you fingers swell? I always just get one of my fingers, not all at once. Like right now my middle finger is wselled like a plump sausauge. I have not been diagnosed for it but I have a feeling I do have it cause of my symptoms. Ill go to the Dr. as soon as my insurance kicks in, but for now any help or advice would be GREATLY appreciated:)
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First two answers were very informative, is it normal for me to have Gout? I’m only 34yrs old, when I read about it, it shows that women in thier 50’s are the ones it hits the most.. I’m still kinda young.
Again, any info would be appreciated:)
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It started in my husband’s foot at age 18. The cherry juice helps him a lot. You have to get the pure kind, not pomegranite-cherry or cherry-white grape or anything like that. They have it at Trader Joe’s, if they have that where you live, but cherries are seasonal, so stock up. Also, it’s important to drink it as soon as you start to feel the pain. It is much more effective taken preventively rather than as a remedy once you are in severe pain. The health food store sells supplements, but he hasn’t tried those yet. The doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory’s, also more effective taken at the first sign of pain.
Cut down on alcohol and meat, especially organ meat.
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