marla
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I think I might have gout and wondered if anyone lese has it and experiences the same symtoms as I do. And what they do to help get rid of it. I recently lost 120 lbs over the last couple of years and have kept it all off for a couple of more. I don't eat very much, maybe 2 small meals a day. Recently, I had become hungrier and ate alot one weekend. I suddenly experienced swollen feet, over the next two days it increased and spread to my ankles and claves. I gained 17 pounds and it was all in my feet, ankles and calves. I went to the doctor only to be told she couldn't help me as she didn't have the right equipment to test me. And suggested I go to ER. I don't have the medical coverage or funds. SO I took Epsom salt baths. The first night I lost 6 pounds and my feet went down half the size, next night I took another salt bath and the next morning had lost 12 pounds and they were close to normal size again. Now every time I eat a little more, or rich foods or foods I don't usually eat, my feet swell. And I still don't eat as much as most people do. I can't fit in my shoes and am forced to wear slippers everywhere. And it's very painful. Does this sound like gout to anyone?Does anyone know what this could be? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Marla