I was banded last Monday so a little over a week ago. Starting this Monday I have been having gout in my right foot everynight. I know it is gout because I have had it before and have meds for me but every night it comes back. Very strange.:help:

Iam not banded yet but I do have gout and is under control. I hope that the band would help to reduce the chances of it happing? Did you happen to eat something that caused it to spike.

Chris

Drink LOTS of water and force yourself to walk as much as possible. Also, see if your MD will allow you to take something for pain... maybe a NSAID like motrin with some mylanta to ease the inflammation.

The incidence of gout in more prevalent in people who are overweight. It is therefore strongly advised that your weight should be kept within the recommendations for your gender and height. Drinking lots of fluids (excepting alcohol) can flush out the troublesome crystals. However, following a low purine diet to avoid too much uric acid being produced is an important factor.

Foods that are high in Purines and which therefore should be avoided include: Offal, Game, Beer, Sardines, Scallops, Herring, Mackerel, gravy, yeast, and meat extracts.

Foods that have a moderate amount of purine in them, and therefore can be eaten in moderation, include: Fish (including shellfish and eels, but excluding those listed above), meat, poultry, asparagus, bran, cauliflower, cereals, eggs, meat, mushrooms, oatmeal, poultry, wheat germ and wholegrain breads.

Low purine foods, of which there is no restriction, include: Vegetables, Soups (without meat extract), low fat cheese, nuts, tea, coffee, fruit juice, sugar, and soft drinks.