Gout

[Tresbn00]

I am, Thankfully, on the tail end of gout in my foot! I have never had it and have heard that some people only have it once if ever. I woke up and it felt as if someone had hit my right foot (on the side) with a baseball bat. The pain was similar to a broken foot (I got one from falling while running)  and burning was similar Plantar Faciaitis. I had read that this was called the Rich Man's disease because richer foods generally cause this affliction. Not the case with me. I was eating a lot of spinach, not drinking enough water, not eating healthier food and enduring double doses of stress which are all said to be factors on their own. Excess beer consumption can also be a contributor but I only drink every six weeks or so. Too much caffeine can be to blame but I have not had coffee in a few weeks. I hope that none of you have to endure this thing called gout!

[12amos]

I am sorry you are having this issue, I hope it gets better soon.   

[SherylsShado]

I've heard gout can be so painful.  I knew a guy that got gout, he could hardly walk.  He said his doctor told him that he got it from eating too many foods like hot dogs, brats, bacon & lunch meat every day......(he was eating a polish sausage as he told me).   

I didn't know too much caffeine could cause it though, so I will remember that.  (I been drinking coffee AND energy drinks daily, not enough water AND too much stress, so making some changes!!)

Hope you are feeling 100% better SOON!!!   

[marciaenglish]

I know how bad Gout can be.... never had it myself; but, my husband used to suffer from it! He was told to stay away from shell fish!  Since he has... not a bit of trouble!

[Nancy5]

I hope you feel better soon.  My girlfriend's husband had a bad case of it and said it was very very painful.  Sorry you have it, get better soon!

[Sendmicheck]

Not feeling well is not a pleasant thing.  Feel better soon.