I'm 3 months out and just spent a week in bed since I can't put any weight on my foot. I have never had gout but I was told its from the sudden weight loss. Anyone know of foods that I should eat that will help limit this from happening again?

Ironically, I am pretty sure you would have to avoid high intakes of protein. This topic has me curious- my great toe has been hurting terribly for about a month now. It hurts like an ingrown nail but I had my roots cut years ago due to excessive ingrowns- I can bear weight but the toe hurts plenty- maybe I have gout?

Ironically' date=' I am pretty sure you would have to avoid high intakes of Protein. This topic has me curious- my great toe has been hurting terribly for about a month now. It hurts like an ingrown nail but I had my roots cut years ago due to excessive ingrowns- I can bear weight but the toe hurts plenty- maybe I have gout?[/quote']

I wouldn't know for sure but when I read about it online it sounds like it. Ask your dr.

I had gout before surgery. My right big toe was constantly flared. Since surgery it is like I don't even have gout anymore! I eat a lot of greek yogurt and get my protein from dairy and lowfat cheese and think that has helped. Try including more yogurt in your diet to offset other types of protein. Red meat is a gout inflamer.

Ironically' date=' I am pretty sure you would have to avoid high intakes of Protein. This topic has me curious- my great toe has been hurting terribly for about a month now. It hurts like an ingrown nail but I had my roots cut years ago due to excessive ingrowns- I can bear weight but the toe hurts plenty- maybe I have gout?[/quote']

Gout typically wakes you up in the middle of the night. The joint gets really red and is hot. A sheet touching it let alone a shoe could bring a grown man to tears. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I hope you don't have it. Drink a lot if Water that helps.

Thank you, mine isn't like that and I have no redness or swelling.

Thank you' date=' mine isn't like that and I have no redness or swelling.[/quote']

It probably isn't gout if the joint isn't swollen or red. It could be tendinitis which is very painful too.