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An easy example of keeping the ads separate would be the format of this page we’re on now. ?The content area, in which I’m writing now, is on the left and the updates are nicely separated and organized on the right. ?Ads or links to an ad page could also be separated, out of the content similarly.
I don’t imagine you could run this without regular, paid income so I don’t suggest going ad-free. ?I merely dislike regular e-mail updates with ads rather than content and. ?I also felt the content pages have become overwhelmed with ads and it sometimes becomes difficult to distinguish them from content.
I would like to know if I’m alone in this?
I'll agree, second opinion required.
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As has been outlined here in many places, hiding the symptoms does not cure the disease.? You need to act quickly to avoid further complications by either making a drastic lifestlye change or get on a medication. Something?that will control the high uric acid that manifests itself as Gout.??You'll thank yourself when you do.
I have felt like jumping onto a plane and taking off to releve the stress. A preferable but?temporary fix.
My biggest frustration to date is my Pharmacies supply of 80 mg pills that I have to attempt to cut in half to meet my 40 mg daily dose.? They rarely cut perfectly.? I have noticed that on days I take the larger 'half', I get dry mouth for a good part of the day.? 40mg, when I can get it correct, is ideal for me.
To reiterate, do not put off seeking treatment for gout.? Most people don't want to be tied to a liftetime of pills, but a heap of good intentions followed by procrastination gets you nowhere.?
FYI, the?word?from Febuxosat is that it can be stopped at any time.? This may be enough for many people to start the treatment, change their lifestyle and then go off the pills when they can regulate their uric acid by themselves.?Not as daunting.
Going on to 3 months and all is well.? Had some follow up blood tests done and I've had a reduction?in uric acid levels of almost 50%, to what my GP feels is a normal level.? No more nausea.? What I have developed is a dry mouth.? This is a possible side effect of Febuxostat but could also be related to the onset of cold weather, central heating on again and general cold & flu season.? I have started taking the med first thing in the morning to (hopefully) allow me an uninterrupted nights sleep.
What I have also?noticed is that me feet are fine.? Over the past few years, along with the odd flare-up, I was quite regularly experiencing muscle cramps or Charley Horses in my feet.? They have now also disappeared.?
I do still have some knobbly toes and a bunion that wern't there 3 years ago.?Not sure if they are naturally occurring or if they are as a result of gout.? If they are?now present because of my stubbourness about taking more meds I'll make this a warning to any that are putting off a major treatment like Allopurinol or Febuxostst; don't wait until the gout causes secondary troubles.? A lifetime commitment to these drugs is less of a problem than a lifelong commitment to these drugs PLUS dealing with arthritis!? Then there's?my added problem of a few years?of relative inactivity because of the gout and now also having to loose weight. Don't put off the inevitable.?
Now, if I could just slow down my life a bit to have some free time for exercising and relaxation, I'll be set.
Second week has passed and all is still fine.? The nausea is much less pronounced so that's good.
I go for a blood test next week, we'll see if the levels are changing.
FIngers crossed.
10 years ago, I went for an ultrasound to look for gall stones after a very painful after affect from eating pineapple. ?It was at this time they noticed a small kidney stone and then spent some time searching for the other kidney, which they never found. ?I had the stone treated by high intensity, ultra sonic pulverization. ?I do have regular kidney function tests and drink plenty of water…most of the time. It's a habit you have to get used to.
I have been keeping track of when I get nausea and I think I'm better taking the pills on an empty stomach. Keeping track of your health is all about physical self-awareness. ?It takes some practice and discipline but the results are worth it. ?Part of maturity? Possibly. ?The same reason why I don't drink to excess like I did in my 20's – it's not worth it, the morning after.
