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Thanks dq,
Wouldn’t have known to ask for Full Blood Count, Haemoglobin, and Bilirubin results.Hopefully, don’t have to wait too long for appointment with Haematologist.Thanks for all previous comments.Should have also added, that although I’m not comfortable with medications and high dosage Ibuprofen I’ll adhere to the Doctors advice as a short-term fix until more is revealed as to the root cause.
Made a typing error as to 100mg Ibuprofen.It was 200mg.Have finally succumbed to the sensible idea that a Doctor has to be involved in treating/understanding better the condition of Gout.
Consulted with Dr. on Monday 14/8/17 as to my concerns about what seems to be perpetual Gout. Three blood vials were taken and was immediately prescribed Ibuprofen (400mg),and to take one three times a day which I have done and to be fair there does seem to be better mobility in my knees.Dr. commented that the 100mg Ibuprofen that I was taking once before bedtime was insufficient to do the job properly.
Dr. phoned on wednesday to confirm Gout is there and prescribed Allopurinol (100mg) to be taken once daily and to continue taking the prescribed Ibuprofen.Picked up prescription today 17/8/17 and have taken first Allopurinol.
Blood tests also revealed that I have sticky blood,over production of red blood cells.Dr. suggested that could be the reason for the Gout and next step is to visit Haematology Dept.for further blood tests and to establish the reason for the sticky blood.
While all this is going on I`ll be keeping clear of high purine foods as I have been doing and taking the Montmorency Cherry juice.Hi Keith,
Have never gone to a doctor, as have never been keen on taking medication. Always thought I could get to the root of the gout problem by making adjustments to diet and lifestyle etc.But there seems to be something more fundamental where gout is concerned.Is it all to do with diet and lifestyle or is there a medical explanation involved.I’m starting to think that if the adjustments I’ve been making are not having a major effect, then there may be no choice but to seek medical advice.