Question by John D: can you get a medical discharge from the army for having gout?

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Answer by Chrys
donno…ask the Army

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Question by megsty: my husband has gout and i would like to know how he came about having this.?
he is in alot of pain and hasn’t walked in couple days. someone told me that is was the cause of drinking beer (which all men do) and eating red meat. is that true?

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Answer by gardenerswv
Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). Hyperuricemia usually does no harm, and most people with high levels of uric acid in the blood never develop gout. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, uric acid may form crystals that accumulate in the joints. The exact cause of hyperuricemia sometimes goes undiscovered, although inherited factors (genes) seem to play a role. Gout can seem to flare up without specific cause or can be brought on by factors such as being overweight, eating meats and seafood that are high in chemicals called purines, taking certain medications (especially aspirin and diuretics), and drinking too much alcohol.

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Question by surfmum: Can having gout cause high sugar levels in blood or vice versa.
I have been feeling exhausted lately and a bit sick in the mornings then I took gout in my fingers went to GP and he did a random blood sugar test. Now he wants a second fasting one as my first was high. I did have a bowl of frosties(reduced sugar) for my breakfast before I had the random one could that have caused it to be high? If so though surely most people must have high sugar levels in the morning after eating cereal.Anyway could it be diabetes?

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Answer by bossdave
This sounds more like pre-diabetes type II. For sure the cereal affected the random test. Exhaustion is another sign. Are you thirsty a lot? Void a lot?

Fasting is much more accurate. Gout is a elevated level of uric acid in the blood affecting the extremeties, usually the lower ones. Very easily controlled with a maintenance dose of allopurinol 300 mg. Ask your doctor.

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Question by Hairy Terry: Having Gout and any thing else later?
I am a 45 yr. old and recently had of Gout in my toe. I have a friend who told me that if a person gets Gout then there’s a good chance a person will get Diabetes then also. Was my friend just trying to freak me out or does anybody know of this to be true. Diabetes is not in my family but then again Gout is not either. Thank You.

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Answer by Penney
You poor dear, gout is very painful. Gout is a medical condition that usually presents with recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis (red, tender, hot, swollen joint). It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood that crystallizes and deposits in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. Gout affects 1% of Western populations at some point in their lives.

Treatment with NSAIDs, steroids, or colchicine improves symptoms. Once the acute attack has subsided, levels of uric acid are usually lowered via lifestyle changes and long term prevention with allopurinal.

Gout is not related to diabetes.

I have a 90 year old relative who has occasional episodes of gout (takes allopurinal) and has never had any signs of diabetes. No-one else in the family has diabetes, and my relative has a healthy lifestyle as far as he can at his age – eg, healthy diet. You have to avoid certain foods – but only about 12% of gout is attributed to dietary causes. This includes a strong association with the consumption of alcohol, sugar, and meat and seafood. Dairy products, vegetables, and total proteins intake however do not affect the occurrence of gout. Gout is also associated with underexcretion of uric acid and can be genetic.

A sedentary lifestyle also increases the risk of developing gout.

The pain problem with gout is the excess uric acid being deposited as crystals in the kidneys which can lead to kidney stones.

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Question by WingMan: My Father-in-Law is having a lot of pain in his feet because of GOUT. What can he do for the pain?
Serious answers only please. Websights to go to or cures. Thanks

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Answer by extraicey1
Arthritic toe a anti-inflammatory helps, sorry but gout’s also forever!

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Question by pete: is it ok to take alupurinol whilst having a gout attack?
i have a real painfull toe and i need to get rid of this hyorrible pain quickly so i have taken a colchicine 0.6mg tablet but i wonder if taking alupurinol may help at the same time, if not any ideas for pain relief right now!

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Answer by blue eyes
colchicine is more for the acute discomfort. You can take allopurinol with it.

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Question by woodstick62: What are the best foods to eat if you’re having a gout attack?

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Answer by tgfann
My uncle has gout and all I know is that he can’t eat seafood. Sorry, good luck.

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Question by Thecrazyone1: Does having gout qualify you for FMLA?
Does having gout qualify you for FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence)? I have to take pills for it and my joints hurt sometimes when I have to work.

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Answer by michr
generally NO
you would have to be hospitalized for at least 3 days and or meet other qualifying criteria…..

see:

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htm

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Question by peterfairley: Gout. Is it possible to have a gout problem without having a high level of uric acid in your blood?
and is that common or rare?

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Answer by ¸.•*´`*? ?Melissa? ?*´`*•.¸
Gout is VERY common. And no, uric acid must be present because those crystals that are built up around the joint are caused by elevated levels of uric acid. Gout hurts like hell. I am a 28 year old healthy female. Other than thyroid disorder and HBP no underlying health issues. I had gout about a month ago in my left toe. It is really painful. You will be given Prednisone (if that doesn’t work, you’d start another round of steroids but it’d be a different medication) and usually some pain medication. Cheese, milk, foods high in fat, certain veggies can cause gout. It’s not very common though in young people unless you have something else wrong with you. Have you had blood work done? What were the results?

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Question by GRADY G: Is it possible to draw social security due to having gout?
For the last few months my gout has been getting out of control..I’m worried about losing my job due to the fact i can’t walk while having a bad gout flare up..I would love to hear from other people or their spouses that know something about this..

thanks

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Answer by ucd_grad_2005
prolly not

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