I have had extreme pain, swelling and stiffness in my big toe joint for three months. It started there and within about 3 weeks my ankle swelled up and the pain is excruciating. I can't put a shoe on anymore because my foot is so swollen. I had MRIs with an orthopedist which showed synovitis and rheumatoid problems. I have an appt. with the rheumatologist in a couple of weeks and will suffer until then. The ortho mentioned gout. My symptoms seem consistent however I am a 30 year old woman, 5'7", 115 pounds and my diet is really healthy - I make all my food which is usually chicken or fish, veggies, fruit, cereal, brown rice...not bad at all. I don't fit the profile of gout at all. Is it possible???
2007-08-31 16:54:12 · 8 answers · asked by Serendipity 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Gout would be in the differential diagnosis. It is more likely if there is a positive family history, or if you have elevated levels of uric acid. Toes and ankles are frequent sites of gout attacks.
Rheumatoid arthritis is another possibility. It's too bad the rheumatologist can't see you any sooner. Any chance you can push for an earlier appointment?
2007-08-31 17:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 00:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A: whats a gout B:i actualy don't want to know C:why would a peanut cause some thing in your toe D:Go ask a doctor or something
2016-03-17 21:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you put a sheet or blanket on top of your foot, is it too painful to bear, it could be gout. Gout is a form of arthritis.
Motrin /ibuprofen can reduce the swelling, but there are better medications for gout. See your Doctor for a Rx prescription.
I have been taking Black cherry (powder) caplets for gout. I keeps the attack away. See the link below on Black cherry juice.
TMD
2007-08-31 17:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by The Mad Doctor ™ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gout do not just happen suddenly. It happens in 4 stages...
2007-08-31 17:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bummer, but some people are genetically predisposed to gout. Does anyone in you family have it? Oh and listen to The Mad Doctor(see below) black cherry works great.
2007-08-31 17:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by blue chaos soɐɥɔ ǝnlq 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my friend has similar symptoms, not gout. genetically uncommon.rare type of arthritis. gout is real crystals forming inside your lower joints, usually from years of eating rich foods and protiens. hope you feel better
2007-08-31 17:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by jay p 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have they done blood tests? Often with gout it will show excess uric acid.
2007-08-31 17:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you poor thing :/
i'm not sure, but maybe check again wtih your doctor until it's figured out!
BEST OF LUCK.
2007-08-31 16:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋