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Originally Posted by rachelb
Things have been incredibly hectic here and I got a new dx.  Gout. A side effect, apparently, of my kidney disease. So, I'm researching ways to cope with this and trying not to freak out. Mostly I'm hoping it's a one time thing because this attack came on while in the midst of the worst cold I've had in a decade. |
Hi Rach,
Have you ever had gout before? It's not fun! I've had problems with it for 20+ years [rarely since being GF]. I can see how kidney issues would cause gout [build up of uric acid in your blood stream that settles in your joints - usually in your feet].
Do they have you on Allopurinol or Colchosine? I don't know how those drugs would affect the kidneys.
Gosh - I hope your attack goes away quickly!
Kim - Sorry to hear about all the tooting.
Yup - you family could be useful on the train at every train crossing
heheee. Holy cow - has is been almost a year for your new guy? WOW...
Thanks gang for all the well wishes
Cara - congrats on your 25th [wow], and the upcoming nuptials!
Good luck to everyone's Home Improvement projects - wanted or unwanted