That’s it – I am done. And old. So says the Dr.

[boomerwang]

https://www.theguardian.com/society/....lifeandhealth this might be worth a read. Especially interesting for me were the reactions of some famous people I admire.

[JimNightshade]

Sorry for the late reply - and thanks!

Reading that however, makes me nervous I might lose my feet one day - and then how am I supposed to Disco? Eek! I should not read Internet medical journals...

[kayaker]

If you ever lose your feet, the first place you should check is in your shoes.

[boomerwang]

Originally Posted by JimNightshade

Sorry for the late reply - and thanks!

Reading that however, makes me nervous I might lose my feet one day - and then how am I supposed to Disco? Eek! I should not read Internet medical journals...

Medical science has advanced somewhat since those geezers had it. And improving all the time. So I think the risk of you losing your feet is almost the same as for the statistical average (by injury, infection etc).

[boomerwang]

Originally Posted by kayaker

If you ever lose your feet, the first place you should check is in your shoes.

♫♩ and if you ever lose your feet
check your shoes
and find the meat ♫♩

[C2H5OH]

Originally Posted by boomerwang

So I think the risk of you losing your feet is almost the same as for the statistical average (by injury, infection etc).

So long as he avoids alligator-infested swamps, that is.

[boomerwang]

Originally Posted by C2H5OH

So long as he avoids alligator-infested swamps, that is.

Well yes, that's what he's doing wrong.

[JimNightshade]

You might have a point.

I read about some sweet fishes that live in a pond, and you can put your toes in there and they nibble away at the dead skin and make your feet absolutely fabulous.

I now realize that salt water crocodiles might be a tad overkill.

[boomerwang]

Salties are great for removing those pesky limbs. Just don't let them get your organs. It will change your day and cause you a degree of inconvenience.

[Nonny J. Nonnington III]

Crap, another flareup and so soon after the last one (eight months ago). I haven't had a beer in months, and haven't had a glass of wine for about a week due to a nasty cold. I am resolving myself to the realization that this will be a regular part of my life going on. Although that chainsaw is looking damn attractive right about now...

[kayaker]

Damn. I feel guilty, drinking beer and eating whatever I want. I during gallons of water, though. Waking up to pee at 1 and 3 sucks, but it beats pain.

[Nonny J. Nonnington III]

No need to feel guilty. I didn't give up beer over the gout, just that wine fits my home cuisine more once the weather turns cooler. If a friend were to call today and invite me out for burgers and beers, I'd accept in a heartbeat. And I also drink about a gallon of water a day. This flare-up was fairly mild, and almost gone now. One bad day, a few grandpa days and it's pretty much over. Just surprised that that the attacks are coming more frequently. It's what FBI profilers would call "escalation".

[JimNightshade]

I had the same worry, Nonny, but there seems to be no lick of reason as to when the attacks hit. I had nothing, the boom boom and I thought "oh fuck me', and then peaceful nothing. Knock on wood, and peace to your toes.