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Relieving Symptoms of Gout
The only study into this matter looked at ice as adjuvant therapy for acute gout and found that was beneficial for pain. However, ice has not be evaluated against heat in ......
Last Update: 2007-10-17
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Gout attacks increasing due to decrease in Kidney function.
As we age, kidney function may decline and the risk for gout increases. People who previously had infrequent intermittent attacks may begin to experience more frequent, more debilitating attacks. Many effective ......
Last Update: 2007-10-17
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Allopurinol and a delterious effect on the live?
What causes allopurinol to have a deleterious effect on the liver? I know it cal alter enzymes levels and affect bilirubin levels, but cannot get any further than that. ......
Last Update: 2007-10-03
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Impact of fruits on Plasma Uric Acid
Melon, peach, apricot, fig and dry fig, pomegranate, don't affect to much plasma uric acid, what I want to know for each one if it affect up or down. I ......
Last Update: 2007-10-03
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White grain or whole grain bread less harmful for Plasma Uric Acid?
You find contradictions in reading websides about white bread and whole grain bread for plasma uric acid. Please give your opinion: white bread or whole grain bread is less harmful? ......
Last Update: 2007-10-03
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Biochemical causes of gout
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=60><IMG height=50 alt=Question src="http://65.109.238.243/ask-the-expert/images/q.jpg" width=50> </TD><TD vAlign=top width=520>what is the biochemical causes of gout</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=60><IMG height=50 alt=Answer src="http://65.109.238.243/ask-the-expert/images/a.jpg" width=50> </TD><TD vAlign=top width=520>see <A href="http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/arthritis-info/gout/">our section on gout</A> on this website. ......
Last Update: 2007-07-16
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what role does milk play with gout? Can more milk reduce attacks of gout?
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Last Update: 2007-05-24
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heredity and gout
is it or can it be hereditary? Gout can run in families, but how frequently this occurs is not known exactly. Studies have shown familial incidences ranging from ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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prevention of gout attacks
i want to know the best diet for a person suffering from cronic gout attacks. I've been in bed unable to walk, for almost three months.I fasted for one and ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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gout, rheumatoid arthritis and chemotherpay
I saw the question posed about gout and chemotherapy. I am a 54 year old woman who had breast cancer 5 years ago and was treated with chemotherapy(cytoxin and adriamycin)During ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Does types of food affect arthritis
Recently, I have been diagnosed with gout/arthritis in the big toe joint. When it flares up, I can hardly walk. Being that this is not constant pain, I am wondering ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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arthritis & gout
How can it be determined that a pain in the foot is considered gout or arthritis?adding: that there could or could not be any inflammation.By knowing this how can it ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Diagnosis problems
I am a 54 yr. old female. 10 months ago I became very ill and was hospitalized with septacemia suspected from a kidney infection. Liver enzymes were highly elevated and ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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gout for 15 years before any treatment
I was recently diagnosed with gout, after suffering unknowingly for 15 years. I always had attacks in my knees, but grew up with Osgood Schlatter's Disease, and a "torn" cartlidge ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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new treatments for gout
Any new treatments for gout? Unfotunately, there has not been a new treatment for gout in literally several decades. There are some new uric acid lowering drugs in ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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knee swelling
My wife’s knee started swelling on-and-off approximately 3 years ago in 2001. Doctors could not find anything wrong with her knees or any blood disorders. She stopped taking her diuretics ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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3 AM Attacks
About three weeks ago at 3 AM in the morning my mother, 84 years old, woke up with massive pain in her left arm. We called 911 right away. She ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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gout and sleep apnea
Over a decade ago, pulmonologists were investigating the monitoring of uric acid in their critical care patients to determine if they were receiving sufficient oxygen. They had determined that hypoxia ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Recently Diagnosed with Gout
Hi, my name is Andrew, I’m 43 and I have recently been diagnosed with gout in my big toe by my GP. My doctor has been great, really understanding and ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Gout Leading To Osteoporosis
My husband has had Gout attacks in his knees or ankles for the past 15 or more years. Always before Indocid did the trick and within a few days he ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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high purine foods and uric acid
i have gout what food should I eat? See our article on gout on this website for a list of foods high in purines (which is converted to ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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osteoarthritis and gout
Does gout expedite the onset of osteoarthritis? What is the relationship between these two forms of arthritis? The chronic inflammation of gout can accelerate degenerative changes in the ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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what is tophi?
what is the treatment of tophi? what does it look like? Often associated with gout, tophi are deposits of uric acid crystals are often found around joints.Check outhttp://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/other/gout.html#chronic ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Chronic tophaceous gout
My brother is suffering from Chronic tophaceous gout. His fingers, elbows and knees look swollen and bumpy and he's only in his early 30's. Is there any cure for this ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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could gout be related to heart attacks
could gout be related to heart attacks? There is a strong association of gout and cardiovascular disease, but one does not directly cause the other. Many diseases such ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Febuxostat
what is the status of "febuxostat"? It has been over a year since the NDA has been made. thanks It is still waiting FDA approval. Apparently additional information ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Febuxostat
when is the new drug, febuxostat going to be available in the market and is it effective and safe? Any side effects? The FDA has asked for further ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Gout
Has febuxostat been approved for gout treatment? the last info I can find is dated 2005 and it is anow a year later. I have gout and allopurinol makes me ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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gout
my husband is 42 years old our primary physician says hes the worst gout patient he has ever seen. He has chronic gout and my question is i heard there ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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severe gout-tophi
My 94 year old mother has had severe gout for about 15 years. The terminal phalanges of her hands are eroded, she has little movement in her fingers,she is riddled ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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preventing gout attacks
Does taking Glucosamine chondroitin, calcium and omega fish oil have any bearing on my gout attacks? So many foods are listed as possible causes of gout, can you suggest a ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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allopurinol
does allopurinol have any narcotics in it? No. Allopurinol reduces the level of uric acid in the blood by inhibiting one of the enzymes required for the formation ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Gout
I came down with gout in my left foot and when that resided a little I got a pain in my neck,had X-rays done and came up with a pinch ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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gout arthritis
what would be a recommended diet for this affliction? See our article on gout on this website for info....
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Recurrent inflammation after gout attack
While overseas, I have been diagnosed with gout by a specialist. The pain and swelling from the initial attack has never fully stopped (4 months later). The specialist has mentioned ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica
1/23/07 What is the connection between polymyalgia rheumatica and occasional occurence of gout? Is mild exercise recommended such as walking or swimming? Thank you. There is no connectin ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Topical Treatment for Gout
is there any topical treatment for gout? I cannot get to a dr before tuesday There are no effective topical treatments for gout in the U.S. There are ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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Gout
I KNOW THAT THERE IS ALIST OF FOODS THAT A PERSON NEEDS TO AVOID , BUT IS THER A LIST OF FOODS THAT HELPS TO ALIEVEATE THAT PAIN FASTER AND ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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uric acid levels
My doctor took me uric acid test and my level was at 110 is this high or is it possible that i may have arthritis?joe Gouty arthritis is ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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FEBUXOSTAT
Do you have any idea when this drug will be approved. I can't take allurpurinol and I am anxious to try anything. I get gout at least 2-3 times per ......
Last Update: 2007-04-12
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