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 Topher: In Easy Terms, would you please explain to me what ‘Gout’ is?
All I know my grandfather has it, and that is related to ‘arthritis?’…
Someone tried to tell me but I don’t understand it…

Please? Thank you!

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Answer by Dana
When you eat too much meat or beer and you body doesn’t break it down very well your body gives off a acid call uric acid in your blood. Then the acid hardens in the ankles toes ect and they are jaggedy. The sharpness is the pain you feel when you step with that foot or feet.

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Question by Richard E: Are there any diets or foods that would help with arthritis or gout?

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Answer by Pierre
Not really. Rheumatic diseases are the result of a defective gene and collagen inflammation, often from a chronic infection. Collagen is present throughout the body, from the eyes, skin and joints to the heart. Hence, the multiplicity of symptoms, depending on the location of the most affected internal organs or body parts.

I have had seronegative rheumatoid arthritis for 27 years. The telling signs of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis are the following:
- Joint pain in the feet (or cracking ankles) in the early 20′s or late teens;
- Fatigue, especially after a moderate exercise like a 30 minute walk;
- Blood test showing a negative or low level of Rheumatoid factor;
- Joint deformities of the fingers, after a few years, a specific sign of rheumatoid arthritis;
- Consecutive X-Rays showing bone erosion after a year or two of illness, a consequence of rheumatoid arthritis;
- Generalized arthritis, involving the whole body;
- Elevated levels of C-Reactive protein and Sedimentation rate, as evidenced in blood tests.

NSAIDs like Voltaren, COX-2 inhibitors like Celebrex, acetaminophen like Tylenol, and codeine are all used to control inflammation and relieve the pain of arthritis.

Regular exercise like walking, biking and swimming is also helpful for most patients. Make sure that you are not overweight as carrying too much weight can only increase the pain of arthritis in the supporting joints of the hips, knees, ankles and feet.

For any form of arthritis, you should consult an Orthopaedist who will order blood tests, joint scans and X-Rays to better diagnose the type of arthritis from which you suffer.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (http://www.aaos.org) maintains a public online directory where you can find the address and phone number of orthopaedists who belong to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Orthopaedists are listed by geographic location and family name, inside the USA and in most countries.

The membership directory of the AAOS is located at:

http://www6.aaos.org/about/public/members.cfm

Lyme disease could be a possibility. Ask your doctor to test you for the bacteria causing Lyme disease.

Are there any other cases of arthritis or rheumatic diseases among your relatives? Chronic forms of arthritis are usually prevalent in families where a defective gene is passed on by parents to their children.

There are a few hundred types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The good news is that science is progressing rapidly in its understanding of rheumatic diseases.

Antibiotics are now used to achieve full remissions for at least 40%, if not 65% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. For more info, please join our group at:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/antibio

To conclude, eat sensibly and add daily vitamin and mineral supplements if you want. Punishing diets are just another way to punish yourself for the life you led and the pleasure you had before and since your disease, not a way to get better. You cannot kill bacteria with food or a diet. You cannot disinfect your body with food. It’s just a matter of plain common sense. You cannot starve bacteria out of your body with a starch-free diet or any other special diet.

There are a number of accepted vegetarian or health diets, but you need priorities. Focus all your attention on antibiotics, not diets. Do the most important thing first. And don’t expect that the food you eat will be a miracle cure for rheumatic diseases.

While punishing diets may have a placebo effect on some patients, empowering them through one decision not left to the doctor, it is much more important to get involved by doing the right thing. Pleasure and high spirits help patients to persevere through pain and discomfort. Don’t deny yourself the simple pleasure of eating normally, especially if you are bedridden, home bound or alone. The last thing you need is to feel miserable because of the food you eat.

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Question by Tirah: im a girl and im 14 years old and i want to know if any one would want to gout out with me?
i want someone light skinned and cute that is 13-15.

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Answer by Shai Hulud
Are you racist or something!?

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Question by Larry P: what can i do for pain and help get rid of this gout.this is the frist time for me.i would be very grateful .
i have gout in my left toe and foot.what can i do for the pain .and please tell me what i can do to get rid of this gout .and keep it away.thank you .

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Answer by Charliebrown
If you are eating the wrong food (offal for instance) ….stop now. Make sure you drink more water to flush out the uric acid crystals in your body. I have had gout twice now and really don’t want it again as it is the worst pain going. Check out the websites and do what they suggest if I was you.

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Question by niceman: Dear ALL Please would like any body inform me why Gout attack on foot only?
I have pain always on left foot only my freinds may u have gout.
i am way from city working in construction site.here doctor not so many, please help any body how can i control this gout or pain without pain killer. thanks every body!

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Answer by Ava
Tonic water (which has quinine) can help with gout. There are certain foods to avoid, hope the following website helps http://www.goutcure.com/goutcausfood.html

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A relative is suffering so much, and the needs of Meals on Wheels. Some foods are not good for you, and some good one for the other not? What would a good meal might bring? Please do not forget to consider the diet for gout, as well as diabetes!

and gout / w also in the mix, which could Chang symptoms?

It would be different treatment of the drop in the index finger of the right? Hmmm?