I have gout boo hoo!

I had to go to Aand E last night in such pain in my right big toe and foot, I couldnt think of anything I had done to it but It was so painfull!! well the doctor took one look and said thats gout that is, I thought gout was somthing old people got not when you are 30,all I can say is a big loud ooooouuuuuucccchhhh!!! I am feeling really sorry for myself and I can barely walk. so imagine the picture, a five year old with hyperactivaty and a mum that has gout what a fun day ahead!!

I know of other people our age with gout, it is not that big of a deal really. Search for anti-gout diets online and make a good of it. You should only need a prescription for the first year IF you willingly add lots of fresh fruit and veggies to your diet.

Keep a blog or paper journal of your battle and it might seem less overwhelming.

Many people with gout relive the pain in their joints with swimming and soaking in baths.

Feeling sorry for your self is understandable for a few days after that gather your strength and fight this monster holding your feet down!

Thanks Sassy, I have just been put on a new diet plan by my surgery so I am about to put your advice to practice, I feel a little better this afternoon as the hospital put me on anti inflamatory drugs so hopefully I shall be up and moving again in a day or so, thanks for the message, it was just the pick me up I needed!!

You had the strength in your own heart before I said a word I just reminded you it is there.

Good luck with the new eating regime, hope you feel much better soon xXx