Got Gout?

Got gout? If so, here is a recommendation for reducing you pain and discomfort! Watch what you eat and drink. Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages can cause gout attacks.

Gout attacks are extremely painful, they are caused with uric acid accumulates in the tissues or a joint and crystallizes. This most commonly occurs in the big toe joint because the toe is the coolest part of the body and uric acid is sensitive to temperature changes. Foods high in purines contribute to uric acid build up. People prone to gout attacks should avoid purine-rich items such as shellfish (shrimp, crab, etc.), organ meats (kidney, liver, etc.), red meat, red wine and beer. Gout can be treated with medications, diet changes and increasing consumption of appropriate fluids. In some severe cases surgery is required to remove uric acid crystals and repair the joint. For more information on gout, visit our website at www.ShenandoahdPodiatry.com.

Would You Run A Marathon in Flip Flops?

Yeah, me neither!

It boggles my mind this man would run in flip flops, let alone 26.2 miles! He certainly achieved his goal by getting in the Guinness Book of World Records- that's for sure!



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I've seen a few patients in our Blacksburg and Roanoke offices that have run too far too soon in Five Fingers and Nike Frees get injuries. I should've praised them for not running in flip flops! Apparently, Mr. Levasseur only trained up to about 13 miles in flip flops and was in for a rude awakening for the 2nd half! The injuries he could receive from this are:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Blisters
• Fractures
• Bone Contusions
• Tendonitis
• Capsulitis
• Bursistis
• Painful Calluses

So if you take anything away from this post, it is to not run in flip flops...period.

-Dr. Kate

Home Remedies for Foot Cramps

Have you ever heard or tried any of these home remedies before? Well, they're worth a shot! If you are experiencing a foot cramp, or more commonly called a charlie horse, try these on for size:

• A plain, original scent, brand name bar of Dove soap placed under the sheet at the end of the bed when you go to sleep at night (Grandma Stek highly recommends this!)
• Drink 6oz of tonic water before bed (Gin isn't necessary)
• Take 3 teaspoons of yellow mustard throughout the day (can be taken by the teaspoon or with food)
• Drink one cup of gatorade right before bed
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day

If you want to go extra strength, combine the tonic water and gatorade and drink right before bed!




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Now these are not guaranteed to work but again, they're worth a shot!

- Dr. Kate