Aaaaaaaaaaah! Fuck! Ah, my gout! Fuck, it hurts!

I didnt think they did the ultrasound shattering thing on gallstones, only on kidney stones? Everything I've read and been told is just "get it removed". Apaz we dont need a gall bladder. Which weirds me out.

my boyfriend suffers from gout and he really does suffer. he insists on eating shellfish such as shrimp every friday. he claims it isnt whats bothering him but everything ive read says different. he hates his medicine, says the cherries really do help. its hard to get them in new jersey in the winter.im inexperienced in this stuff and would like to be able to help him. just got a computer and am learning how to use it. cant type very well though. aqny suggestions??when he cant play his guitar iknow its real bad.some days his hand some his foot some his knee he does like his meals. is poultry ok for him to be eating? ihavent a clue,nor does he.

You can get dried cherries, if those help him.

There is a lot of information on the web, such as About, but you have to keep in mind that anyone can post anything they like on-line, so really your best resource will be medical professionals.

Funny this thread should be revived now - I just had confirmation by ultrasound (took my time, hey) that I dont have gallstones after all; but I may have "sludge" (pre-stone gunk). Am having CT scan soon, to find out more - could be something else like my liver or stomach!

One good thing tho: it forces me to avoid fats. Great diet!

Will you be saved by SONAR?

errr.. eh?

Sorry, that's my brain being odd. Ultrasound is a descendant of sonar, and I just like the idea of being able to tell people "My life was saved by SONAR!"