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great, somthing else i got to look foward to as i get older

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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Everything answered on this site is correct...My old man and one of my exes suffers from gout...no fun at all...I can sympathize as I have rheumatoid arthritis...pain sucks...do however avoid liquor at all costs...one of the worst triggers for gout that there is! (:

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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Spaceghost gout is a condition characterized by an abnormal metabolism of uric acid. People with gout either produce too much uric acid, or more commonly, their bodies have a problem in removing it. There are a number of possible consequences of this buildup of uric acid in the body, including gouty arthritis, kidney stones, and local deposits of uric acid. It starts as a painful, inflamed, red hot, area in the joint especially in the foot. The prevalence of gout appears to be increasing. It is currently estimated to be affecting over 5 million Americans. Most commonly in males over 40years of age. Hope this helps friend.

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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The most common cause of a gout attack from eating is through shellfish. Crabs for instance do not urinate as we know it. Instead the excess uric acid is evaporated through their body, thus their meat. Shrimp, lobster, all those guys are guilty. The result to the human eater is extreme pain in the joints especially in the toes or fingers.

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When your body does not get rid of the excess uric acid,it crystalizes in the joints and tries to separate the joint. Sooooo much pain! It is nothing to laugh at as some do. Usually it affects the toe or foot and occasionally in the leg up to the knee. if you have a lot of stress,that makes it worse! The med. allopurinol is a good daily med. to take to help prevent an attack, but occasionally it comes back to a lesser degree and then the med. colchicne helps get rid of it. it might take a couple of days. I did take the med. indomethacin, but the doctor said it was affecting my kidneys. A person I know drinks cherry juice every day and says it keeps the attacks away. all these meds. are prescribed by a doctor!
Good luck, L.D.

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Gout is a form of arthritis and is caused by the consumption of foods high in purine. Shellfish, asparagus, alcohol. It is called the rich mans arthritis. I take purinol on a daily basis and it helps prevent flareups.

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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Of course, drinking lots of water will help rid your system of the uric acid - SO, if your doctor prescribes water pills for other reasons - DO NOT take them - that depletes your body of fluids and brings on GOUT!  I've been there - done that!

11 years ago. Rating: 1
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