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  • #46
    Originally Posted by FMCoug<br />
    The injection did wonders ... But I ended up renting a damn scooter today at Disneyland. Yep, I'm "that guy" today.
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    <font color="DarkOrchid">Are you at least getting some free trips to the front of the line out of it?</font>
    Yep. There are 12 in our group. I can take 5 with me. I have become really popular! I will get a good seat for Fantasmic too.
    "It's true that everything happens for a reason. Just remember that sometimes that reason is that you did something really, really, stupid."

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    • #47
      Originally posted by FMCoug View Post
      Yep. There are 12 in our group. I can take 5 with me. I have become really popular! I will get a good seat for Fantasmic too.
      FM Costanza near the Disneyland Hotel.
      [YOUTUBE]csuZHyW-iGI[/YOUTUBE]

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      • #48
        Okay docs, what is the right specialist to go to for a 2nd opinion or to figure this out for good?

        I have been on allopurinol for over 4 months now, 300mg daily at first, raised to 600mg about a month ago.

        This last flare is "gone" in that I can put shoes on, walk without a limp most of the time, etc. but there is still pain. No way I can stand on my tiptoes, walk for exercise, etc.
        "It's true that everything happens for a reason. Just remember that sometimes that reason is that you did something really, really, stupid."

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        • #49
          Originally posted by FMCoug View Post
          Okay docs, what is the right specialist to go to for a 2nd opinion or to figure this out for good?

          I have been on allopurinol for over 4 months now, 300mg daily at first, raised to 600mg about a month ago.

          This last flare is "gone" in that I can put shoes on, walk without a limp most of the time, etc. but there is still pain. No way I can stand on my tiptoes, walk for exercise, etc.
          I empathize with you. Lingering medical issue sucks.

          Do you really take Lortab? My Dr. prescibes hydracodone. It is supposed to be the same, but I remember Lortab being a lot better at killing the pain.

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          • #50
            Originally posted by FMCoug View Post
            Okay docs, what is the right specialist to go to for a 2nd opinion or to figure this out for good?

            I have been on allopurinol for over 4 months now, 300mg daily at first, raised to 600mg about a month ago.

            This last flare is "gone" in that I can put shoes on, walk without a limp most of the time, etc. but there is still pain. No way I can stand on my tiptoes, walk for exercise, etc.
            Rheumatologist would be the specialist but I would think a board certified internal medicine or family practice physician would be able to provide appropriate treatment.
            "You interns are like swallows. You shit all over my patients for six weeks and then fly off."

            "Don't be sorry, it's not your fault. It's my fault for overestimating your competence."

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            • #51
              Originally posted by hostile View Post
              Rheumatologist would be the specialist but I would think a board certified internal medicine or family practice physician would be able to provide appropriate treatment.
              Me too on the PCP but it doesn't seem to be working out that way ...
              "It's true that everything happens for a reason. Just remember that sometimes that reason is that you did something really, really, stupid."

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              • #52
                Originally posted by FMCoug View Post
                Me too on the PCP but it doesn't seem to be working out that way ...
                Has anyone taken an xray of your foot/toe? Over time gout can result in damage to the cartilage of the joint that can result in pain, even if gout is being treated appropriately.
                "You interns are like swallows. You shit all over my patients for six weeks and then fly off."

                "Don't be sorry, it's not your fault. It's my fault for overestimating your competence."

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by hostile View Post
                  Has anyone taken an xray of your foot/toe? Over time gout can result in damage to the cartilage of the joint that can result in pain, even if gout is being treated appropriately.
                  No. Diagnosis was just visual and a blood test for UA level.
                  "It's true that everything happens for a reason. Just remember that sometimes that reason is that you did something really, really, stupid."

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by FMCoug View Post
                    No. Diagnosis was just visual and a blood test for UA level.
                    My really aged family doctor was the only MD who ever got my gout under control. Don't even bother with a podiatrist. Seriously.
                    "Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
                    The rest of us rarely bother to think about our actions." --Solon

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                    • #55
                      Gout sucks.
                      "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
                      - Goatnapper'96

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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by Pelado View Post
                        Gout sucks.
                        Sorry to hear that. Isn't that the affliction of the rich?

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post
                          Sorry to hear that. Isn't that the affliction of the rich?
                          So I've been told. Still waiting to see welder money flowing in, though.
                          "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
                          - Goatnapper'96

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by Pelado View Post

                            So I've been told. Still waiting to see welder money flowing in, though.
                            Oh no. Now it sounds like you have cultural appropriation as well.

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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by Pelado View Post
                              Gout sucks.
                              So is it the red meat or the alcohol that’s the culprit?
                              "...you pointy-headed autopsy nerd. Do you think it's possible for you to post without using words like "hilarious," "absurd," "canard," and "truther"? Your bare assertions do not make it so. Maybe your reasoning is too stunted and your vocabulary is too limited to go without these epithets."
                              "You are an intemperate, unscientific poster who makes light of very serious matters.”
                              - SeattleUte

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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by Northwestcoug View Post

                                So is it the red meat or the alcohol that’s the culprit?
                                Probably.
                                "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
                                - Goatnapper'96

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