31-03-2020, 12:43 PM
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Re: Bob's Bits.
Originally Posted by
Mags
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How long are you supposed to take the tablets for Bob?
Also, is it wise to continue running while you are still in pain from the gout?
Please don’t think I’m nagging
but I would hate to think you were putting yourself at some risk.
I sound like Mother Mags now!
Not at all Mags, It's always nice to hear from you....
The Allopurinol are for life Mags....They will reduce the amount of uric acid in my blood which is responsible for the gout.
The Colchicine is an anti inflammatory and the doctor gave me three months supply to take one per day while the Allopurinol settles down the uric acid.
Once the acid has been reduced I shouldn't need to take any painkillers in the future.
The pain arises from crystals of acid migrating to the joints, in my case the big toe joint, I believe that flexing the joint during running will help to dissipate the crystals which is borne out by the fact that, although painful at the start, does ease with the distance. That's my theory anyway Mags....
Running has provided me with many benefits over the years Mags, Discipline, confidence, fitness, good friends, a voracious appetite (and never gain a pound) a love of nature, and has probably helped me to survive two heart attacks. At almost seventy I can run, cycle, swim and walk long distances, I consider myself very lucky, and I believe that my fitness is a result of a determined, pig headed and disciplined approach to running for most of my adult life.
It is a life that that I won't give up easily because it's taken a lot of hard work to get to this stage of it, and I'll go down kicking and screaming if necessary....
Sorry for rabbiting on Mags, but some things only a runner can understand....Runners never die, they just wear out their sole....