Gout... SOAB!

fishmanpa
fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

So... one of the side effects I've had since treatment is gout. I had it happen several times in my feet (big toe) and let me tell ya... it hurts like a MOFO! I'm coming up on 3.5 years post treatment and all in all I'm doing great! I see my Radiation Oncologist this coming Tuesday for a scope, poke and prod and I expect all to be well. 

So... today, I wake up and my ankle hurts. The ankle bone is red and I'm having some pain. By tonight, the ankle is swollen, red and the pain is an easy 7-8 out of ten! Holy (@^^#... so it's tramadol and ice packs for the next few days. 

Fun stuff eh?.. just needed to vent. All in all, I'm very blessed. Yeah, I have some major side effects (nueropathy, incredibly painful neck spasms etc.) but I'm alive and well considering :) 

Hope all are doing Ok... keep up the good fight whether you're still in the battle or in recovery. Life does get back to the "new normal" eventually. 

Speaking of which.... I'm a musician. I played professionally for many years. When I got cancer, I didn't know if I'd ever be able to sing again. My team knew of my occupation and took that into consideration. It took a while but I'm back to performing on a regular basis. I want to share what I do with you all. I did a live Facebook broadcast tonight and it was a blast. Hope you enjoy and it inspires you to keep up the good fight. We're all part of an exclusive club of warriors and survivors. 

Check out my live Facebook set if you get a chance :) 

Positive thoughts and prayers

"T"

 

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    edited August 2016 #2
    3.5 years, wow!

    Hi “T”,

    I was going to ask you if you could sing about your woes, but you beat me to it.

    I am very glad you kicked Jack’s a_ _ to the curb and kept moving with the “new normal”.

    Sorry to hear about the Gout, this getting older is just one surprise after another.

    Take care my friend.

    Matt

  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #3
    Treatment for gout

    My mom developed gout as a result of a blood transfusion as a result of severe anemia. She took alpurinol the rest of her life. Controlled the gout very well.

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
    #4
    Free

    You sound fantastic!! Love the song, so happy you're able to do what you love!! Keep kickin' ****!!

  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    edited August 2016 #5
    "T"

    Lookin' and soundin' GOOD, my friend.

    Luv,

    Wolfen

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    edited August 2016 #6
    Just posted...

    Thanks all :) All is well. NED!

    Positive thoughts and prayers

    "T"

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