Question 1

if i have lower back pain of late as well as sometimes numbness of my right toes,  being a gout sufferer,  what does this all mean?

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Various Causes: Low back pain and one-sided leg, foot or toe pain/numbness could be related to a vertebral disc issue in the spine, or piriformis (buttock) muscle spasm, both of which can produce sciatica symptoms. Additionally, low back pain and gout in a young person suggests a suboptimal diet which may also raise the risk for diabetic changes in blood vessels of the feet (as well as eyes, heart and kidneys).

Question 2

if my toe is streaky black on too from severe gout attack suggestions? did receive 50 mg decadrone today. some numbness exists bottom of foot pain m2

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Black is not normal: Gout shouldn't cause black discoloration.  It suggests some form of bleeding issue, whether it be related to bruising or an abnormality with the blood vessels in that area.  Or, it can suggest death of tissue in that area, so called necrosis.  Alternatively, if you are using a silver based dressing in that location it could discolor your skin.  Nonetheless a healthcare provided should assess this!

Question 3

numbness and swelling i've been having an on-going battle with random gout flair ups in my feet, ankles, hands, shoulders and wrists for the past 10 years. i've been taking aleve to help with the pain and swelling. recently, i have experienced swelling, n

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The : The longer a patient has gout, the disease typically will involve more joints.  It generally startes in the lower extremities (feet, ankles, knees), but can involve the upper extremities (hands, wrists, elbows).  Shoulder symptoms are less common, but can be related to gout in some cases.  I would recommend a thorough rheumatologic evaluation.  If  your symptoms are all related to gout, you may need to be on long-term gout medications such as allopurinol.  On the other hand, the symptoms could be related to another type of arthritis (and possible muscle/tendon problems in the shoulder) and should be evaluated by an expert to make this distinction.  Hope this is helpful.

Question 4

great toes have been numb with occasional stabbing pain for years(mystery to dr) it 's not gout or diabetes.  should i see a chiro. for pinched nerve?

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You can try: As a lumbar radiculopathy is a possibility. I would recommend a neurologist to have emg/ncv's performed.

Question 5

was told pain in my index finger was gout, they did no test. now the rest of my fingers have a numb feeling and a pain shot into my wrist. is this gou?

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Lab tests?: Gout is defined by a buildup of urate crystals in joint fluid and a very painful arthritis. There are definite ways to make the diagnosis, simply pain in fingers and/or wrist does not make this diagnosis, it takes more than that, usually a sample of joint fluid to analyze -discuss with a rheumatologist or ortho to Help confirm diagnosis

Question 6

took medrol (methylprednisolone) pack for gouty arthritis. better but 3 finger tips on each hand are numb and tingling. normal for gout?

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Side effect: One of the common side effect of  solumedrol (methylprednisolone) is parasthesia.   That is what you seem to be experiencing at the tip of your fingers.  Numbness and tingling.

Question 7

can almonds cause gout?

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Healthy food: Almonds have very good nutritional value. They do not cause gout.

Question 8

does gout causes bursitis?

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It can : Yes, it can it causes the joint to get all red, hot and inflammed.

Question 9

does gout cause headaches?

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It can: But the headache is usually related to the pain it causes.

Question 10

can cream dory cause gout?

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It is possible: All fish are great sources of protein. Gout is an inability to fully metabolize protein. It is possible for this fish to cause gout.

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If i have lower back pain of late as well as sometimes numbness of my right toes, being a gout sufferer, what does this all mean?

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If my toe is streaky black on too from severe gout attack suggestions? did receive 50 mg decadrone today. some numbness exists bottom of foot pain m2

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Numbness and swelling i've been having an on-going battle with random gout flair ups in my feet, ankles, hands, shoulders and wrists for the past 10 years. i've been taking aleve to help with the pain and swelling. recently, i have experienced swelling, n

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Great toes have been numb with occasional stabbing pain for years(mystery to dr) it 's not gout or diabetes. should i see a chiro. for pinched nerve?

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Was told pain in my index finger was gout, they did no test. now the rest of my fingers have a numb feeling and a pain shot into my wrist. is this gou?

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Took medrol (methylprednisolone) pack for gouty arthritis. better but 3 finger tips on each hand are numb and tingling. normal for gout?

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Can almonds cause gout?

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Does gout causes bursitis?

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