Since you guys are so smart (joint pain)

FanOfFanboys

So whenever I drink I wake up with joint pain. Usually wrist and maybe knees tho can be ankles too. Any idea why? Is it something I should have looked at?
If I'm up late enough drinking the pain will start when I'm still awake.

Egghead_Daron

Gout!

FanOfFanboys

Egghead_Daron said:

Gout!

I dunno. Not red or swollen. And not in toe or foot. Usually my wrist. And not tender. Just hurts.

fishlessman

when your drinking are you falling down alot

FanOfFanboys

I also just got off a month cycle of prescription anti-inflammatory for a separate knee issue. Still had the pain after drinking

FanOfFanboys

fishlessman said:

when your drinking are you falling down alot

Ha no. Last night I sat at table reading for example. Last weekend I was just playing corn hole (bag toss)

GrannyX4

Sugar, alcohol, and processed foods can cause inflammation.

gdenby

Egghead_Daron said:

Gout!

Maybe, but toes and fingers are more likely starting points AFAIK.

Have some protein in the belly and try a couple of aspirin before drinking. Glass of Alka-Selzer Gold before sleeping. The seltzer is also good for gout, too.

fishlessman

i have large spikes on my spine that hook onto nerves randomly, screws with my left side usually but some times the right, hips knee ankle foot left wrist, when the left wrist hurts its almost enough to pass out if i try and turn a door handle. with that knee problem you had you may have walked differently causing the other side to hurt, when i have the sciatic nerve damaged it goes from my left leg and then after a few weeks sstarts shifting pains to the right, will go on for months

FanOfFanboys

The joint pain I get I've always got from drinking, even as a teenager. The knee thing I had was recent and was from running. So not related.
Right now my wrist hurt a lot. My knees and ankles hurt a little but mostly wrist from drinking last night.

U_tarded

Could be from pressure points in you mattress. Cut of circulation from your limbs for a few hours and it will make you sore.

henapple

I also just got off a month cycle

the joint pain could be from bloating. have you been irritable?

FanOfFanboys

U_tarded said:

Could be from pressure points in you mattress. Cut of circulation from your limbs for a few hours and it will make you sore.

Problem is if I stay up late enough I'll get pain while awake.
Like last Sat started drinking around noon. By 11 that night I was still awake but ankles hurt so bad hurt to walk and stand

FanOfFanboys

henapple said:

I also just got off a month cycle

the joint pain could be from bloating. have you been irritable?

Haha

double

So my wife gets bad wrist pains and back pains and it turned out she has issues with Gluten and Soy. If its only when your drinking the simple cure ... Stop drinking ;-)

FanOfFanboys

double said:

So my wife gets bad wrist pains and back pains and it turned out she has issues with Gluten and Soy. If its only when your drinking the simple cure ... Stop drinking ;-)

Yeah...I'd get drunk and forget to stop drinking ha

Skiddymarker

Yep time to visit the Doc. 

Gout can be in feet and toes, but can show elsewhere, including wrists and knees. 

Another possibility is related to falling asleep in position where you lie still (comatose) for long periods of time - although you indicate you feel the pain before passing out. (kidding of course)

My arthritis acts up if a I drink heavily, in the hip only. 

Doc will tell you why, and not to consume alcohol. You can ignore the consumption advice, but it would be nice to know the why. 

sumoconnell

Sounds arthritic to google - dehydration related?  Switch to lite beer on the next cook and see of the same happens.

FanOfFanboys

I had like 4 drinks yesterday so wasn't even heavy. I think it happens for most any kind of alcohol

Eggcelsior

What are you drinking? Alcoholic beverages with residual sugars(like wine) have sulfites added to stop fermentation. Sulfite sensitivity is similar to an allergic reaction but joint pain can be a symptom, especially if it is the type of pain associated with "flu-like" symptoms(aching pain).

It is doubtful that is is gout, though you could get a uric acid level checked. It is still possible.

It may just be dehydration and fatigue. Try drinking a glass of water between each drink. You can get joint pain from this(this is why you are so ache-y when hungover). Since a hangover is just dehydration, perhaps staying hydrated will act a prevention for you.

Fred19Flintstone

Who knew this place would have a bunch of experts on booze?

scottc454

I second the dehydration/electrolyte theory.  Stay hydrated and eat some bananas or some other potassium source. Gout tends to focus on one specific joint which is almost always the big toe. It will feel like you have glass in your foot.

Instead of drinking, I recommend a certain herb which is now quasi-legal in CO and WA.

fishlessman

i dont get hangovers  but know lots that do and it probably is from dehydration. could be lower potassium levels as well from drinking, i know some that swearby taking a glass of water and eating a banana for the potassium before bed

Mickey

Sorry to tell you this. You are getting older :-t

FanOfFanboys

Hydration may play a part. Last night I only had like 4 drinks.
And while rare I've gone all day at work without eating or drinking and not had issue. I also wrestled in high school and for a short period in college. Never had pain from dehydration

FanOfFanboys

scottc454 said:

I second the dehydration/electrolyte theory.  Stay hydrated and eat some bananas or some other potassium source. Gout tends to focus on one specific joint which is almost always the big toe. It will feel like you have glass in your foot.

Instead of drinking, I recommend a certain herb which is now quasi-legal in CO and WA.

Ha that herbal remedy is not legal in SC, tho its easier to buy on a Sunday than liquor.

IrishDevl

Cat-itis. Another name for it as well.

henapple

I've screwed up my left knee... Dr said it was from too much pbr....I bought knee pads

caliking

You should go see a doctor. Gout is a good thought, you may need to see a rheumatologist to evaluate for other things,  depending on what the work-up shows. Would not be a bad idea to limit your alcohol intake until you can figure this out. Hope you feel better.

FanOfFanboys

So I've eaten two good sized meals and drank plenty of water. Everything still hurts. And that's how it usually is, hurt most or all of next day.

Little Steven

glucosamine sulphate

Batter it down