11-05-2020, 10:49 AM
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Re: Big toe pain
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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Didn't Fox have swelling?
11-05-2020, 10:57 AM
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Re: Big toe pain
Gout is awful It's caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals due to your diet. My dad suffered from it for years. When he had an attack he took these pills, but I believe they are prescription only. They certainly work though. Dad always made sure he had some in the house.11-05-2020, 11:06 AM
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Re: Big toe pain
Originally Posted by Roxy
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Gout is awful It's caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals due to your diet. My dad suffered from it for years. When he had an attack he took these pills, but I believe they are prescription only. They certainly work though. Dad always made sure he had some in the house.
Yep, those are the ones Roxy. Allopurinol is the long term treatment, but the colchicine removes the pain and swelling within 24 hours. Although the doctor told me to take a low dose every day, I only took them as and when (don't like taking too many tablets). When you start taking the Allopurinol it provokes an attack of gout, but nowhere near as bad as the initial attack.....
11-05-2020, 01:07 PM
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For the 1st few days I only had pain, but upon waking this morning I saw a significant swelling and redness.I've been using hot packs followed by cold packs in an attempt to reduce the pain. Also, applying a cream called "Icy Hot" which is supposed to reduce pain, but it does not help much , if at all. and , of course acetaminophen.
11-05-2020, 05:58 PM
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Re: Big toe pain
Originally Posted by bakerman
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A few days ago, I was sitting in my recliner watching TV. Suddenly, I had a sharp pain in the 1st joint of my big toe. There was no slow build up of discomfort. Quite literally, one minute I was fine and the next minute a knife like, heavy pain. There is no swelling at that joint. No discolor. Even a light touch by my fingers , bring on MUCH more pain.
I've been taking Acetaminophen , but to no avail.
Walking, even using only my heel is quite painful.
I did not stub my toe or bang it into anything.
Anyone have any idea of what is going on ?
Strange.
11-05-2020, 11:12 PM
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Re: Big toe pain
Originally Posted by bakerman
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This morning I bought a bottle of 800 mg Ibuprofen. Took 2 tablets (1600 mg.) and the pain is nearly gone. 
800 mg, Bakerman?? Are you sure?
Good grief, most of our 'over the counter' Ibuprofen is only 200 mg.
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