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Gout is a common and painful form of arthritis that causes swollen, red, hot and stiff joints when uric acid builds up in the blood. Discuss topics including symptoms and medical or alternative treatments for gout.
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Gout meds (colchicine) don't seem to have helped
Jfs_moose
Hello I am in the middle of an acute gout attack for the last 36 hours. I have taken 3 500microgram Colchicine tablets 14 hours ago (2 to...
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For gout, what were the symptoms and signs you experienced?
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The first symptom of gouty arthritis is typically the sudden onset of a hot, red, swollen, stiff, painful joint. The most common joint in...
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How did you change your diet upon your diagnosis of gout?
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If you are at risk for gout, you should do the following:Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. People with gout have a higher risk for hea...
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How to help gout if you have no insurance
denise3606
What to do if I have no insurance and have gout..
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Is gout genetic?
kbms
I've been experiencing a lot of pain in my left foot over the past few weeks. While I think this is probably related to overuse and bad s...
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Confused on Gout?
Gergg123
I have had a numbness in mainly my left big toe, less noticeable in my right one, for at least a year and a half. It hasn't been very not...
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