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I had mine at about the same age or maybe a little younger - my foot was so swollen, and so sensitive that doctors couldn't believe it was anything other than a

I had mine at about the same age or maybe a little younger - my foot was so swollen, and so sensitive that doctors couldn't believe it was anything other than a break, sprain or some other gross damage. When the X-Ray came back clear, and a blood test showed high Uric Acid they were stunned. Still, I had no further symptoms for several years. Then I had another, then it became a yearly thing and now I'm on Allopurinol permanently. My doctors insist that I cut down my drinking (I don't drink), my consumption of red meat (some, but not much) and a variety of other things which mostly don't apply to me. It's in the family history - everyone on the male side of my family going back generations has had it. A great-something grandfather had attacks so bad that anyone even walking near his bed was threatened with a grisly end. I can certainly sympathise. Trying to walk with a gouty foot is painful enough, but it's made worse by how inconsiderate so many people are - so many people will walk into you, people on bikes, skateboards, one-wheels, etc ride directly towards you. Which makes you brace, slightly in the event they don't swerve-away, which triggers another burst of pain from the bracing. An uncle who has to use a walking stick at times complains of the same problem of appearing to be invisible to people on the streets, and of people brushing past and knocking against the walking stick.

jjav 6y ago
> My doctors insist that I cut down my drinking (I don't drink), my consumption of red meat (some, but not much) and a variety of other things which mostly don't apply to me. See my other post in this topic. Try cutting way down on fructose.
Anthony-G 6y ago
Wow! Until I read the last sentence, I was going to suggest using a walking stick as a visual way of signalling to others that you have some sort of disability and can’t just quickly move out of their way. As a (mostly) healthy and regular pedestrian, I come across the groups you mention – and those who walk with their eyes glued to their phone, expecting others to move out of their way. I really would’ve thought that they’d show more consideration to older people or others, such as your uncle, who are obviously less sprightly. :( I love going for walks and every now and again, I have to remind myself that I’m lucky to be able to do so and shouldn’t take it for granted. Best wishes to you and others who don’t have the same luxury.
- paranoidrobot 6y ago
  > I come across the groups you mention – and those who walk with their eyes glued to their phone, expecting others to move out of their way The folks who don't move or alter their path for the elderly and those with crutches or walking sticks are all over the spectrum. But it's not just phone users, people will look up, see an older person, and then look down or away and not alter their path at all. Bags and strollers are frequently used as battering rams. Some of those big trendy bags have extremely sharp corners, as well as metal clasps and other items that also cut and/or bruise. Groups of people expect that others will get out of their way - members of the group directly in your path will look up, and then back to the rest of their group. Couples are particularly bad at this - yes, you're together, you're clearly deeply in love, but that doesn't grant you the right to occupy the centre of the footpath and force everyone else to go around.

jjav 6y ago

> My doctors insist that I cut down my drinking (I don't drink), my consumption of red meat (some, but not much) and a variety of other things which mostly don't apply to me. See my other post in this topic. Try cutting way down on fructose.

Anthony-G 6y ago

Wow! Until I read the last sentence, I was going to suggest using a walking stick as a visual way of signalling to others that you have some sort of disability and can’t just quickly move out of their way. As a (mostly) healthy and regular pedestrian, I come across the groups you mention – and those who walk with their eyes glued to their phone, expecting others to move out of their way. I really would’ve thought that they’d show more consideration to older people or others, such as your uncle, who are obviously less sprightly. :( I love going for walks and every now and again, I have to remind myself that I’m lucky to be able to do so and shouldn’t take it for granted. Best wishes to you and others who don’t have the same luxury.

paranoidrobot 6y ago
> I come across the groups you mention – and those who walk with their eyes glued to their phone, expecting others to move out of their way The folks who don't move or alter their path for the elderly and those with crutches or walking sticks are all over the spectrum. But it's not just phone users, people will look up, see an older person, and then look down or away and not alter their path at all. Bags and strollers are frequently used as battering rams. Some of those big trendy bags have extremely sharp corners, as well as metal clasps and other items that also cut and/or bruise. Groups of people expect that others will get out of their way - members of the group directly in your path will look up, and then back to the rest of their group. Couples are particularly bad at this - yes, you're together, you're clearly deeply in love, but that doesn't grant you the right to occupy the centre of the footpath and force everyone else to go around.