[rskibum]

I get a sharp pain in my foot.
At random times, an inch behind my left big toe.
I started working out doing aerobic exersizes last week and the pain started on on the same day.
Could it be gout or dehydration?
Thanks
rb

[tickle]

My guess would be gout, not dehydration. A good anti inflammatory usually helps me. Gout is caused from too much uric acid in the blood. Not a big problem in itself but quite painful when it surfaces like this.

Tick

[rskibum]

Thanks, tickle.
I'm taking an anti-inflammitory; Dichlofenac.
It started the day I re-started my cardio workouts.
I was taking 800 mg of Advil 4X per day.
The pain is becoming more persistent of late.
How do get rid of the uric acid?

[tickle]

Hi again, like I said plenty of water to flush out your kidneys, plus the information in this website regarding a purine diet which isn't as complicated as it sounds and probably items you already consume:

This information is from joint-pain.com

Low Purine Diet
Studies have shown that eating a low purine diet can significantly reduce your risk of suffering from an extremely painful condition called gout. Gout is a very painful disease that is most common in men, especially older men, and is caused by a condition called hyperuricemia, which means that there is an excess of uric acid in the blood. When this happens, the body will form crystals that accumulate in the joints and cause painful gout symptoms.

Uric acid is a waste product left over from metabolism of chemical compounds called purines that can be found in some of the foods commonly consumed by many people today. Low purine diets are extremely helpful in lowering levels of uric acid in the body, and will usually involve reducing or cutting out foods that have high levels of purines.

Here is a partial list of foods high in purines, which have the highest concentration of purines and should be avoided by those who are prone to gout or are already suffering from it.

Beef * Pork * Bacon * Lamb * Seafood * Foods that are made with a significant amount of yeast such as beer and bread * Alcoholic beverages

While these foods high purine levels can also aggravate symptoms of gout, they can sometimes be enjoyed in moderation by those who usually follow a low purine diet.

Asparagus * Cauliflower * Mushrooms * Peas * Spinach * Whole-grain breads and cereals * White poultry meats, such as chicken, duck and turkey * Kidney and lima beans

And finally, here are some foods that are safe to include in a low purine diet, though they should not comprise the entirety of your eating plan.

Green vegetables and tomatoes * Fruits and fruit juices * Breads that do not use yeast (check the kosher section or a health food store) * Nuts * Milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese * Chocolate * Coffee and tea

If you suffer from gout or have a family predisposition to the disease, it is a good idea to steer clear of low carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins and Protein Power diets. Their recommendation to eat large amounts of foods high purines such as meats and dark vegetables is almost certain to cause problems in those predisposed to gout.

[rskibum]

Thank you!

[Eileen G]

If that doesn't help, it's also worth asking a doctor to check if it's a stress fracture. The small bones in the foot are very prone to them if you suddenly increase the amount of exercise you do.

[rskibum]

Thank you Eileen!
It's weird how it comes and goes.
I've been drinking lots more water and it seems to have disappated.

[tickle]

Thank you Eileen!
It's weird how it comes and goes.
I've been drinking lots more water and it seems to have disappated.

I think I mentioned that gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood, and drinking a lot of water to flush out system is an excellent way of helping that condition.

Mine comes and goes but haven't had a sore toe in a few months (touch wood!).

Tick