Gout and Gastric Bypass

I reviewed my recent visits and found a lot of people wanted to know about gout and gastric bypass. I can count on one hand the number of times that I have had a gout attack after my surgery. I also think that I have connected Turkey as one of my gout attack trigger foods. But, the gout is much much better. That is the upside.

Downside, after the surgery you will probably have one of the worst gout attacks that you will ever have. I could not walk or straighten my leg for days. It was absolutely excruciating and went on for an eternity. Once it cleared up, that was it. I went two years without a single attack. I have also been on allupurinol for as long as I can remember.

I think I posted once before, the only relief to my gout pain was to have a steroid injected directly under my knee cap. It was just horrible.

More Gout Pain

I continue to struggle with an acute gout attack in my left knee. Went to the ER Friday night and they gave me a steroid injection. Also, gave me Colchicine and I tried that this morning. Not sure if it is going to work our not. Surgery is in doubt for next week. I have been on crutches since last week.

More pain that you could realize. If I wait till next year, then my insurance changes and all is in doubt. Where do I go from here?