What is going on?

[Remarkableeast]

Hi all.

Bit of a story for you.

So I have suffered with gout for the past 4 years. First attack was in August 2020 and then I didn’t have one until 2022. Gradually from then it seemed to get a bit more regular and then I eventually got put on Allopurinol in April of last year. My GP never did any follow up tests to see what my uric acid levels were and I had another attack in January which lasted about 3 weeks. Since then life has gone downhill. Had some X-rays done and I have Mild OA in both big toes. I have seen a orthopaedic surgeon who didn’t seem overly concerned at present. Currently having another attack which I think is subsiding and the meds have been upped, not been drinking alcohol for 3 months so i think this is a mobilisation flare due to lowering of uric levels, which are now very low.

My main worry at the present is I seem to be getting neuropathy type issues. I get really cold feet practically all day until I get in bed and then they feel warm. One leg is colder than the other all day too until I get to bed and then it feels the same. I keep getting slight tingles & a very mild burning sensation in my feet but no numbness as yet. My left thigh and arm sometimes feels the same.

I also get wet sensations in my legs and little hot spots elsewhere on my body from time to time. I haven’t had much issues with my hands as yet and hope it stays that way. I sometimes feel lightheaded and I can feel hungry but when I try eat I’m having to force it down. These are daily but not a constant 24/7 thing as yet. I have been referred to Neurology and sent for an ankle brachial test to rule out vascular issues. My GP & the surgeon thinks im very stressed out about it all and they don’t think there is much wrong other than that, they think my pulses etc are good and my GP doesn’t think it’s neuropathy but has referred me to hopefully do the tests and they come back negative.

I’m not so sure, I have been a drinker throughout my life and I’m petrified that I have permanently knackered my nerves due to it. What do you all think?