Thanks Tiff, Mrs Fox seems to be doing okay so far....Fingers crossed...
I visited the surgery and was examined by 'Sam' a slightly ageing lady with a Aussie accent. Not a doctor but she seemed to know what she was doing as she fondled my big toe.... She came to the same conclusion as you Tiff, 'Gout!'...and prescribed Colchicine. They must be good because I've only got twelve and have to take no more than four per day...With a bit of luck I might be able to get my Tuesday run done in the morning....

Very pleased to hear Mrs Fox is home from the hospital, Bob ..... hope her recovery goes well this time.

Hope you recover from your gout soon, I thought only old men suffered with that