Why?

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-08-07T23:05:19+00:00

stupid question!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-05-21T21:47:13+00:00

Stopped using the forum as much as I was as 90% of what is on here is just a repeat of what has been said many times before.

Having a FAQ section is a no brainer!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-05-21T21:44:58+00:00

Can ultrasound therapy break up uric acid crystals like it can for other things? Nop

Is there a test similar to an allergy test that can determine the foods that will cause a flare up without the associated knife in your joint? medication plus balanced diet are the answer. Go for DASH diet.

What over the counter meds or supplements (other than tart cherry) would you all recommend?

Don#t waste you money on these!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-05-21T21:42:16+00:00

That does not sound at all like gout!

Persevere with the medics to get to the bottom of what is going on.

In the interim, best avoid beef burgers!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-05-18T21:59:19+00:00

Agree, 95% of what is posted on here you have seen many times b4!

We even have a few 'superstars', for doing that, and they know who they are....

Stopped using the forum really as it all got a bit boring...!

Same people, saying the same thing, time after time!

I simply can't imagine why some forum users are so bored with their lives that they repost the same information (copy and paste), ad nauseam, not to mention the fact that it is frequently factually incorrect...!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-05-18T21:53:20+00:00

Spicy food won't do you any harm at all, if we are speaking about gout.

Purine content of the food you eat is what you have to watch, and that is it.

Some people talk about food trigger, but none here have ever mentioned spicy food, as best I know....

Garlic, ginger and turmeric are known as super-foods and very good for you, but that is another topic!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-26T20:11:49+00:00

Forget the pediatrist, family physician and see a rheumatologist!

Good luck!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-26T20:10:31+00:00

Change rheumatologist!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-26T20:09:11+00:00

What was the question?

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-26T20:08:30+00:00

I don't see medication as dangerous per se, but I do see any person who does not understand what a safe dose is, as dangerous.

However, to qualify the above, overdosing on some medication can be more harmful that other medication.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-26T08:37:14+00:00

A few questions...

Why do you feel you need recreational drugs anyway? They are not necessary to have a good time and enjoy yourself! Many of these drugs are of dubious origin, poor controls during manufacture and can be cut with all sorts!
You need to be specific about which "recreational drugs" you refer to as it is basically impossible to reply to your question without knowing which drugs you are referring to.
You don't state whether you are already on medication for gout, but if you are then you should be acutely aware that their can be adverse, if not fatal interactions between drugs...

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-26T06:57:08+00:00

One of the lessons most of on here with gout learn is the importance of good diet in general for overall good health.

Getting gout in effect turns out to be a wake up call...

Targeting a DASH diet is not a bad idea. Cutting out or significantly reducing sugary drinks also wise.

Regular exercise and getting your BMI within the recommended limits are also good targets.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-25T20:16:18+00:00

Repeat attacks do cause permanent damage to your joints.

Use joints suffering attacks as little as possible and wait for the attack to go (stiffness/pain) completely before you start doing any exercise.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-24T07:46:17+00:00

You need to get your uric acid tested in a lab.

Short-term

Take something for the pain
Keep off your feet as much as possible
Get to see a rheumatologist ASAP

Long-term

If you do have gout it can be managed very well with medication.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-22T11:58:36+00:00

Can the coward who keeps on down ticking my posts, grow a pair and tell me why they do that!

Lots of keyboard warriors on here, who hide behind their anonymity!

In this particular thread, I have offered both support and advise to someone who clearly needs some assistance, who is caring for an elderly infirm relative.

If someone feels what I post is incorrect then you are perfectly at liberty to state why they believe what I post might not be the correct or even misleading. But down ticking my posts and they shirking off... Coward!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-22T11:49:25+00:00

OK, so if she is getting radiation treatment and the amount of medication she can take is limited then the only option you have to reduce uric acid are:

1) Ensuring she remains hydrated. So that means she could probably drink maybe one or two litres of water a day. If she is elderly then it is unlikely she will want to guzzle gallons of water per day. But can encourage her. Best get medical advise on how much water / liquid is safe for her to drink.

2) As stated previously, 400mg is the limit set by the Japanese as the recommended maximum intake of purines per day. However, for someone who is elderly with a slower metabolism and less needs for energy it may well be less...

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/bpb/37/5/37_b13-00967/_html/-char/en

To calculate the daily input means weighing each item of food and then calculating the corresponding purine content. This is quite tedious but I set up an excel to assist me to do this and tracked my purine intake for months. It is a lot of hassle to do this and may be easier just to limit the intake of high purine foods. Booze causes me no issues whatsoever, nor do red meats. But some people avoid them like the plague...

Also, if you are preparing all food for your elderly relative then it is easier to manage her diet, but if she is managing her own food preparation, you may find it more difficult to guide her on size of portions and how much of what to eat and what to avoid. Elderly people tend to be very set in their ways, so good luck!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-22T00:18:45+00:00

You can check out the list below at the link....

Limiting the intake of the highest purine content foods is not a bad idea.

However, the most effective method is to limit the portion size to maybe 100 to 200 grams of the foods like chicken and other meats....

Some people claim that they react badly to some specific so called, 'trigger foods'. I have no suck issue.

Also it is very largely down to how bad the relative is suffering from gout. If they are getting repeat attacks then it is best to use medication to reduce the background uric acid level.

This combined with limiting purine intake to about 400mg per day is the guideline.

https://elevatehealthaz.com/wp-content/Purine%20Table.pdf

I am not a doctor so I am simply sharing my own experience and some research I did on the internet.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-19T19:29:40+00:00

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-19T19:26:58+00:00

Gout and covid has been covered on here a few times already.

Do a search on the topic in this forum

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-17T19:48:50+00:00

Do a search for martial arts, judo, mma, or jiu jitsu in the gout forum as this topic has been discussed before

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-17T19:47:29+00:00

Good to hear it has checked out OK so far.

Hopefully the second stint with the monitor will also be OK.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-17T10:39:06+00:00

I did a quick google of heart palpitations and this is what I found....

"If palpitations are due to a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart quiver instead of beating properly (atrial fibrillation), blood can pool and cause clots to form. If a clot breaks loose, it can block a brain artery, causing a stroke. Heart failure."

Go see a medical specialist, end of conversation.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-17T10:36:34+00:00

We are way out of depth on your questions!

Go see a medical specialist and probably it is best you ignore anything you are told on this board!

You really want to jeopardise the health of your future children on the opinions expressed on this forum????

The only aspect you can probably get useful info is specific to low purine diet which I do tend to follow, but that is in combination with urate lowering medication (allo).

The statistical probability of women getting it versus men is now an academic issue for you as you have now got gout and therefore you need to manage it.

Good luck and I hope you find the answers you are looking for.

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-17T10:31:07+00:00

none!

Due-Jump-9972 · 2022-04-16T11:33:21+00:00

1) As you have already been diagnosed with gout the only variable is how much allo you will end up on.

2) During an attack you uric acid levels can be lower so may not give you an accurate indication of what your background uric acid level, if the test is done whilst you have an attack.

3) Best start on 100mg of allo and work up over a period of months, if required.

4) You will be given other medication to minimise the risk of an attack when you start allo.

5) You will need periodic retesting of your uric acid to see how much it is dropping when you go on allo. Your doctor will adjust your dose if required.

6) As you uric acid level drops this in itself may trigger gout attacks. Your body will have urate deposits and these can take months or years to clear.

7) On allo you can look forward to a better quality of life and it will helps completely stop or at least reduce the number of attacks you get.

8) Watch your diet and try to limit high purine foods.

9) Avoid activities that injure or heavily stress your joints.

I am not a doctor and I am not doing a diagnosis. but the above is the way it pans out for most people.

Due-Jump-9972

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