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TheCabinetmaker
post Mar 1 2012, 09:47 AM
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As some of you know, I am a gout sufferer. For those who don't know, its a terrible, painful disease. I knew what the "bad foods" were and avoided them. Still, about every 4 to 6 months I had an "attack" that could last as long as three weeks. Sometimes I would spend two of those weeks not being able to walk without the help of a cane and lots of pain meds. Last January I had a bout that lasted almost two months. One week my foot would hurt. It would clear up and the next day my elbow would swell and hurt. This went on from week to week. March 1 2011, I had my last drink of alcohol. I've been gout free since then and my uric acid level has dropped to half of what it used to be. Today is my one year anniversary of being sober. Now, I never figured myself an alcoholic, and I do love beer and wine (not to mention a good single malt). Besides the obvious health benefits, I've found so many "hidden" benefits. I immediately lost 30 pounds around the belly. My bank account balance has increased by about $500 bucks a month(easy 20 bucks a day for a good bottle of french red). I don't ever have to worry about getting arrested for a dui.

The bad part is the one arm guy who cleaned the beer cans from my trash can has lost a little income. Sorry dude, but your loss is my gain.
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Valy
post Mar 1 2012, 09:55 AM
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Don't know Curtis, but counting your posts on this board, seems you just changed your addiction.
And reading their content makes me wonder who's really sober?

LOL

Keep on like that!
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post Mar 1 2012, 10:02 AM
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If you take my post count, member #, and join date, I'm way behind most folks here.

"And reading their content makes me wonder who's really sober?"
Not really sure just what that meant.
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post Mar 1 2012, 10:04 AM
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post Mar 1 2012, 12:01 PM
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NICE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
it's good to feel good.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

the 914 addiction is a much better/healthier one....not that I'm infering any other issues...keep on keeping on Curt, one day at a time
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post Mar 1 2012, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Mar 1 2012, 08:02 AM) *

If you take my post count, member #, and join date, I'm way behind most folks here.

"And reading their content makes me wonder who's really sober?"
Not really sure just what that meant.


Never mind that.
Just keep on the way you are. We like you sober. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 1 2012, 01:06 PM
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Congrats Curt and I agree with Ray, "one day at a time". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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post Mar 1 2012, 01:19 PM
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Thanks guys. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bible thumping, I see nothing wrong with alcohol use. I don't mind being around it, and don't care if you get smashed. Its just something I had to do. The fringe benefits are ok too.

Hey Valy, Just cause I don't drink anymore doesn't mean I'm not still an asshole!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
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post Mar 1 2012, 02:58 PM
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You have a lot of mental strength to do that. Good for ya! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I expect a lot of folks faced with the same circumstances would have some issues adapting to no more beer.
Case in point, I was in my local drinking hole for a cool one some time back and saw an acquaintance with his foot up on the next stool. I asked him what had happened and he said he had gout in his foot and it hurt like hell. I said, don't you know alcohol makes it worse? He said my doctor says the same thing! Then he ordered another whiskey and water! His gout went on for about a month and he never stopped drinking. Don't know what he is thinking, but I am not going to be the one to educate him.
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post Mar 1 2012, 03:11 PM
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Today's my 20th birthday! Congrats!
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post Mar 1 2012, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Mar 1 2012, 11:19 AM) *

Hey Valy, Just cause I don't drink anymore doesn't mean I'm not still an asshole!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

Exactly my thoughts!
Being sober allows you to better focus on being what you are best.
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post Mar 1 2012, 04:04 PM
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post Mar 1 2012, 06:33 PM
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Interesting thread ........sorry no P content but seeing as uric acid is part of P(ee), I think it qualifies.

I came to the same conclusion after finding that I had mild sleep apnea. I had an attack of gout in my hand. It happened after a couple of pints of wonderful brew during a football game. I have come to find out that people that have sleep apenea tend to predispose to have gout due to the deoxidizing and build up of uric acid in the blood at night. Drinking beer compunds this.

I am not drinking anymore either.......after a very painful experience......I am glady dry!

No regrets....I've done my fair share.
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post Mar 1 2012, 07:10 PM
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Congrats & (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif) , Bill D. 9+ years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 1 2012, 08:29 PM
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Good for you Curt!

No more creaky joints .... or less so at least! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll be thru Tulsa again around the 4th weekend of April, so I'll give you a shout when I know more about my schedule & maybe we can grab a bite again somewhere.

Best!
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post Mar 1 2012, 08:50 PM
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$500 a month!?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) That's my entire race budget!
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post Mar 1 2012, 09:22 PM
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Congrats Dude, all those things you said are true. I pulled the trigger Mar 6 5yr's ago. I do drink at out of state 914 events, which is 1 or 2 times a year or if my wife wants me to have a glass of wine with her which is another 2-3 times a year. I'm a cheap date now. One glass of wine and I feel it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Mar 1 2012, 09:29 PM
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Yeah man,I don't drink anymore...I don't drink any less (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 1 2012, 10:57 PM
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Seeing as your member number is the devils address....
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post Mar 1 2012, 11:22 PM
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I had gout once, only in one finger, and boy did that suck. Years later the middle joint remains a little swollen.

When alcohol is part of your life but begins to cause pain it's hard to make a decision to stop. It affects people differently. Like you, it made my body sick.

I'm not a member of "the club," but I woke up one-too-many mornings feeling bad. I haven't drunk since. That was 15 years ago, and for a lot of reasons I'm very glad.

Thanks for letting me know about your experience.
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