Ouch! My toe is killing me.

Well, one week after surgery, and after a week and a half of living on protein drinks, I have a very painful flare up of my gout. This attacks my big toe and the pain is really bad. I'm sure the change in my diet has triggered this. I haven't had an attack in years and thought that I was over it, but no, it is back. I went to see my PCP and he said that because of my surgery the treatment options are limited. He has me taking high doses of ibuproben and has given me prvicid to protect my stomache. I know I can't be on this medicine so hopefully this will pass quickly. Has anyone else had an attack of gout right after surgery?

scott please call the doctor who did your surgery and ok it with them for you to be on the ibproben it is better to be safe then sorry ok and they should also be able to help with the gout also i wish you all the best your friend vickie

Hi Vickie, My PCP called my surgeon and discussed the proposed treatment. Like I said, it's not ideal, but I am getting releif from the pain and it is short term. Thanks for your concern. I appreciate it.

Hi Scott, I had an attack of gout last October, because I am not allowed to take ibuprofen type drugs, I was given a cortisone injection in the joint of the toe(they heard me yelling in the waiting room), it did make the toe feel better almost instantly. it was my 3rd of 5th injection in that toe in the last 5 years. I woke up Thursday with a very slight gout attack however it passed. Just a little pain now. I am scheduled to get Lap Band this coming week! I hope I don't get an attack right after surgery. Good Luck Dave!!

Yes, a kindred soul. I know your pain. my treatment seems to be going well, and I should be off the medicine in a couple of days. I hope your surgery goes great. I had Dr. Wynn too, and she did a good job with me. Let me know when you get home. Take care. Scott

Scott, listen to me closely. My husband suffers from gout and I know this is going to sound insane but what you NEED to do is mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda into a glass of water and drink it. Do this every 4 hours and you will have relief with in 24 hours. Your toe will actually start to tingle and you will feel that something is happening. This is such an easy short term rememdy I don't know why more people don't know aboput it. Good luck!