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[omega3000]

Emd, I urge you to have an in-depth discussion with your health professionals; it's too late for me, the damage has been done and I am very peeved that the known consequences of taking these drugs were not explained to me so I could have made an informed decision.

Ron.

Sorry to hear that ron , ill have a word this week and see whats to be done . I think it was Cem that said something about side effects of metformin 

[Bigron]

Do keep us informed as to how you got on, please.

Ron.

[Paddy Flannery]

If gout is diagnosed, ask the quack about Naproxen. 

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If gout is diagnosed, ask the quack about Naproxen. 

was taken off naproxen as its not good for the kidneys.

[Keith ABS]

  I found that cherries are a natural antioxident for gout. I have a small glass of cherry juice every morning. Not had another outbrake for over five years now. Asda sell a litre carton of said cherry juice for a quid, found in the chiller aisle. I also got the gout in the rare form from cheese as opposed to the normal culprits
keith B

[omega3000]

Hmm seems you cant eat anything nowadays or be treated as it bad for you  I like cherries but unsure of the sugar content .. where's Dr cem 

[05omegav6]

Currently probing Lord Opti

[cem_devecioglu]

I have had diabetes for several years now, and I also get gout/swollen feet - not necessarily at the same time.
I have been advised that there isn't a lot in the way of medication that will alleviate the gout; it will go away in its own good time, but drinking LOADS of water. Now that brings another problem, since to help with the swollen feet, I am prescribed diuretic tablets (Fuerosemide), which, coupled with the heavy water intake, means that when out in town you need to be well aware of the locations of the public toilets!
For my diabetes control, I used to be prescribed Metformin, until it damaged my kidneys - similarly with Ramipril for blood pressure control, but now I am not allowed either, for the sake of my kidneys. I need to drink lots of water for that reason, too....
Sometimes the side effects of modern drugs are worse than the original problem.

Ron.

 


be extremely and very careful when using furosemide .. if you mistakenly overdose it, your breathing can stop.. also its a burden on the liver alone.. and good news you are not using metformin

[cem_devecioglu]

Hmm seems you cant eat anything nowadays or be treated as it bad for you  I like cherries but unsure of the sugar content .. where's Dr cem 

here I am.. and I say keep your feets away from sharp things.. any hole on them is dangerous!

[omega3000]

Hmm seems you cant eat anything nowadays or be treated as it bad for you  I like cherries but unsure of the sugar content .. where's Dr cem 

here I am.. and I say keep your feets away from sharp things.. any hole on them is dangerous!

 

[cem_devecioglu]

Hmm seems you cant eat anything nowadays or be treated as it bad for you  I like cherries but unsure of the sugar content .. where's Dr cem 

here I am.. and I say keep your feets away from sharp things.. any hole on them is dangerous!

 

diabetes can easily have wounds opening self on feet or legs.. so dont help it !

[omega3000]

Hmm seems you cant eat anything nowadays or be treated as it bad for you  I like cherries but unsure of the sugar content .. where's Dr cem 

here I am.. and I say keep your feets away from sharp things.. any hole on them is dangerous!

 

diabetes can easily have wounds opening self on feet or legs.. so dont help it !

I see what you mean Cem , cut my finger quite bad last week and took ages to stop bleeding 

[biggriffin]

Currently probing Lord Opti

arrangeing a fee no doubt. Remember emd is nhs,were ad the lord is private.

[cem_devecioglu]

Hmm seems you cant eat anything nowadays or be treated as it bad for you  I like cherries but unsure of the sugar content .. where's Dr cem 

here I am.. and I say keep your feets away from sharp things.. any hole on them is dangerous!

 

diabetes can easily have wounds opening self on feet or legs.. so dont help it !

I see what you mean Cem , cut my finger quite bad last week and took ages to stop bleeding 

any infection on diabetes patients is extremely dangerous.. as their defense system is generally lowered..

[Bigron]

be extremely and very careful when using furosemide .. if you mistakenly overdose it, your breathing can stop.. also its a burden on the liver alone.. and good news you are not using metformin
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Thanks for that, Dr. cem. I am currently taking one 40mg Furosemide tablet, but I have taken two daily in the past. As my ankles are still a little swollen (shoes a bit tight), I asked my consultant at the hospital if there were any contraindications with Furosemide and he said no - no mention of any compromise to my liver function.
Should I stop taking it and live with the fluid retention? Is there a safer alternative?
Thanks,

Ron.