Getting On the Gout Meds

After having a beer for dinner on Saturday, I went to bed with a gout flare from my left foot’s big toe. I woke up the next day, I could barely walk. I had to pop two 2 Aleves.

I am getting fed up with the attacks; therefore, I decided to get on the meds. I paid my internist a visit yesterday and she prescribed me with Prednisone and Allopurinol.

The annoying part about gout attacks is that I can’t rollerblade. As the winter is approaching, I need my feet to be in good shape for skiing and snowboarding. I can’t get gout attacks during the skiing-snowboarding season. I am eager to pick up carving techniques again from the last season.

I am now cutting back on my diet and drinks. Beef is off the menu. Beers and spirits are off at home and at the restaurants with my family. I only drink when hanging out with my drinking buddies. Last month, I dropped over a grant on hard liquor such as Yamazaki, Cordon Bleu, and Midleton. I definitely need to cut back on it as well.