Gout Support Group
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. It is an intensely painful disease, which in most cases affects only one joint (monoarthritis), most commonly the big toe. The classic picture is of excruciating and sudden pain, swelling, redness, warmness and stiffness in the joint. Low-grade fever may also be present.
i have gout in my left foot and it is very painful. i was dianosed about five years ago. the doctor gave me meds but i don't remember what it was but it only made me very tired. i also have an eating disorder. is it possible that the eating could have caused the gout? what has helped others with this problem of gout? any answers would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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NO: beer,wine,shell fish,lentils,junk foods and pork. You can drink lots of water,grape juice,cherry juice and cherries are excellent to eat.
good luck
The tophes never go away but eventually your body encapsulates them, giving the affected joint(s) an unpleasant "knobby" look. Gout flares up when either new tophes form or the protective coating breaks down on old ones. There are medications in the pipeline to reduce or even dissolve these tophes but it will be a couple of years before the FDA completes studies on them.