"notbob" > wrote in message
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> On 2013-10-31, Metspitzer > wrote:
>> I have been prescribed Allopurinol for gout. Since I have had a liver
>>
>> The doctor warned that the Colcry makes you go to the bathroom, but
>> what I am wondering is that is the going to the bathroom a side effect
>> of the meds or is that going to the bathroom what stops the gout pain.
>
> I first thought you were a troll, the last question being so bizarre.
> I can see, now, you are not.
>
> I've been taking allupurinol for over 10 yrs. This for one very
> severe attack of gout. The entire episode lasted 8 mos. I took
> colchicine and one other drug. I endured crutches and a cane for 6
> mos, an anal itch I was ready to take a claw hammer to, multiple
> migraines, and finally, a spinal tap. In short, it was a nightmare
> brought on by my own personal allergies, whatever they may be,
> incompetent doctors, and a short lived but intense craving for salt
> dried anchovies. Allupurinol was a godsend.
>
> My first advice is, find a good doctor, preferrably a rheumatologists.
> Quit eating any small fish, like anchovies or sardines or smelt.
> Drink plenty of water. The going to the bathroom thing is the result
> of drinking mucho water. Take yer allupurinol religiously.
>
> Here's a few facts. Gout is a build up of uric acid in the blood
> stream. When there is too much, it crystalizes and the crystals
> settle in the soft tissue of bone joints. It's like broken glass
> shards in yer flesh and it hurts! Uric acid build up is caused by one
> of two things. Yer body is creating too much of it or yer body is not
> eliminating it quick enough. Uric acid is caused by converting the
> purines in yer food. All foods have 'em, some waaay more than others,
> so diet is important. It's genetic. Allupurinol helps yer body git
> rid of uric acid. Lastly, and most importantly, IMO, it takes weeks
> and months, not days, to get yer uric acid level down, so don't expect
> any short term solutions. Also, repeated attacks will break down and
> irreparably destroy joint tissue, so you want to knock gout down and
> keep it down.
>
> Colcry is a brand name for colchicine, which is good for knocking down
> a full blown attack of gout, but it's not a long term solution and the
> side effects can be brutal. I can't handle the drug for more than
> about 5 days. It's a temporary solution to a long term affliction,
> but it has its advantages. I still keep some in the house. There can
> be side effects to allupurinol, specially from over dosing. I
> suffered sore and achy muscles, for months. This no doubt due to
> taking initial doses of up to 1000mgs per day. When I got down to
> 300mgs, the side effects disappeared. The doctor claimed he'd never
> heard of such side effects. Well, I had it, but perhaps that's jes
> me.
>
> The allupurinol will do the job you need and is relatively benign. At
> least I no longer fear it. I can now eat/drink anything I want,
> including anchovies, but I keep that to about once per year. Gout is
> no picnic, but it can be controlled and lived with. Basically, you
> jes gotta be smarter than the gout. Good luck.

Bob! That is the best explanation I've ever read! Thanks for going to all
that trouble.


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