It's threads like this that make me question why I ever left
Had it once, while driving between LA and Vegas.
Thumb swelled up huge. At one point I couldn't even use that hand to drive, because the thumb swelling affected the other fingers.
This happened on a Friday. I was going to go to the doctor on Monday. By Monday, it was all better.
Would do again.
did you say whos got two thumbs and a weight problem and then try to point your oversized thumbs towards your face and then gouge out one of your eyes
My friend used his gout to get his medical marijuana card. He claims it helps.
picturing druffs thumbs swelling up on the freeway cuz he went too hard on his discount buffet coupons is the greatest thing
I have a neighbor who tells me he is the victim of gout. Has had it for years and is pretty fucked up.
Every joint is swelled and distorted. Hands are tough to look at. Often has bandages on his fingers to bind his splitting skin. Elephant man from neck down.
He doesn't walk he shuffles. Can barely get out of a chair.
His friends tell me he was a legendary drinker in his twenties. Prolific. The stories are so crazy and the quantities so massive that if there weren't so many confirmations I wouldn't believe it.
He was the least athletic kid in a very athletic family. Brothers all made minor leagues in soccer, hockey, baseball. He compensated in the gym and getting big. The usual huge protein uptake, creatine and other shit.
I am sure the booze and the lifting diet wrecked his liver or kidneys or both.
I never talk about it with him. Try to treat him normal. But this sure ain't some temporary condition that will pass for this guy.
Guy struggles with basic daily tasks and my doing favors for him has grown to the point I sometimes feel I should claim him as a dependent.
I am basically an ass with people so I am hoping karma works out with this.
This guy is a huge memorabilia collector. Game worn jerseys signed, baseballs, pictures, you name it. Any Patriots item imaginable from recent years. He shows up at events and gets signatures and stuff from players who NEVER sign or charge hundreds. Brady, as an example, never signs. This guy shuffles up and gets anything he wants. He had his basement built out to look like Fenway. I gotta get a picture for you guys - it's amazing.
Anyway, I recognize the apple cider vinegar and all that. He does that too. However, I agree with the advice to see a doctor. Don't gamble. Dreadful way to go.
that was literally one of the worst stories of all time
god druff your gout riddled forum is amazing
Several have tried to out-ailment Druff.
Several have failed.
Jesus I'd like to see the betting lines for people on a PFA dead pool.
Didn't realize how someone like Micon would be the face to outlast everyone on here.
I have bouts with it, 8-10 days is about right, They have medications for it but if your younger...40 or less they don't like to prescribe it, it burns hot on your kidneys and other organs....Alcohol and Shell fish are the worst, but red meat, white bread, processes meat are high on the list...
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