I have to wonder how many family members are reading our blog. Not many writing these days. I look forward to finding some news and bringing back a memory.
A co-worker used to get this from time to time. He said: go to the doctor, take an anti-inflamatory (not aspirin), and stay off your feet (if the affected joint is the big toe; his always was.) He said it is caused by a build up of uric acid and people used to think it was caused from eating too much red meat and called the "rich man's disease." But diet isn't always the cause, according to him. I'm sorry you're in pain and hope the symptoms subside quickly.
A co-worker used to get this from time to time. He said: go to the doctor, take an anti-inflamatory (not aspirin), and stay off your feet (if the affected joint is the big toe; his always was.) He said it is caused by a build up of uric acid and people used to think it was caused from eating too much red meat and called the "rich man's disease." But diet isn't always the cause, according to him. I'm sorry you're in pain and hope the symptoms subside quickly.
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