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Pain in knees, ankles and feet?

I'm not sure which way to go on this.

I'm male, 36 and 14 stone at 5'7.

I have been drinking a lot of alcohol since my brother started running a pub in 2002.

I'm sure it's to do with drinking. I have a history of gout after a blood test on liver count was over a hundred, Trouble is i get these attacks on both legs at certain times. I have been to hospital with cronic knee pain and they did not find a problem.

As it stands, i get the odd ache and pain now and then, but if i stop drinking, these problems start.

As from monday this week, i have been stuck in bed until 12 hours ago when i get myself 8 cans of beer at 9%. (or 36 units). Now apart from a sore right ankle, i can actually walk again.

I have been taking declofenac 50 and codeine phosphate 30/100 paracetamol for about 4 years to deal with the attacks.

I have also noticed a pain in my right side where my liver is located, but it's more a spasm attack for a few seconds but not constantly. The pain scale of the attack could be 9/10.

I'm guessing i've done serious damage to my liver, or could it be a cramp.

I can drink a full 700 ml bottle of vodka, and just feel happy.

I can't think of anything else to add.

My emails are not private, so feel free to mail if you can give any advice.

I know i must abstain, just not sure what to say to my doctor as they just don't seem to care as they are under so much pressure.

Last but not least, I love the jokes, I love trolls. Just where do i go?

Thanks for anyone that can be arsed to read this lot, but it's christmas....

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Have you tried a regular dose of walking. I would try a mild walk on a treadmill for about 45 minutes per day if you can stand that. I think that it would pay huge dividends. I wish you all the luck in getting better. Try to get off of the alcohol. That is the 1st thing that I would work on. Have a Merry Christmas.s AJ

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