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Since you guys are so smart (joint pain)

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.
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  • Gout!
    LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
    Columbus IN
  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615

    Gout!

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

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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    I also just got off a month cycle of prescription anti-inflammatory for a separate knee issue. Still had the pain after drinking
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615

    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)
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  • GrannyX4
    GrannyX4 Posts: 1,491
    Sugar, alcohol, and processed foods can cause inflammation.
    Every day is a bonus day and every meal is a banquet in Winter Springs, Fl !
  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    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
    fishlessman Posts: 32,658
    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
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    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.
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  • U_tarded
    U_tarded Posts: 2,041
    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
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    I also just got off a month cycle

    the joint pain could be from bloating. have you been irritable?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    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
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    henapple said:

    I also just got off a month cycle

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

    Haha
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  • double
    double Posts: 1,214
    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 ;-)
    Lynnwood WA
  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    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
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
    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. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
    Sounds arthritic to google - dehydration related?  Switch to lite beer on the next cook and see of the same happens. :)

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    I had like 4 drinks yesterday so wasn't even heavy. I think it happens for most any kind of alcohol
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    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.


  • Who knew this place would have a bunch of experts on booze?
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  • scottc454
    scottc454 Posts: 94
    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
    fishlessman Posts: 32,658
    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
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,669
    Sorry to tell you this. You are getting older :-t
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    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
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    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.
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  • IrishDevl
    IrishDevl Posts: 1,390
    Cat-itis. Another name for it as well.
  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    I've screwed up my left knee... Dr said it was from too much pbr....I bought knee pads
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,727
    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.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
    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.
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817

    glucosamine sulphate

    Batter it down

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON