Category: Gout Symptoms And Causes Forum

Is there any evidence to relate excess uric acid to a "fungus overgrowth".eg Candida?...

I need a simple definition of "What Is Gout?" It is a question that gets asked every day, but I am struggling to come up with a simple definition. Of course, the answer will depend on who is asking the question. I visualize someone who has just been diagnosed with gout, who needs to know what this newly acquired disease means to them. I'm guessing that most longterm gout sufferers know the answer, or stopped asking what is gout, because the answers were too confusing. You might ask why this matters. read important issues about What Is Gout To You?...

Many people with sore toes, feet, or other joints find it difficult to get a clear diagnosis. Over the years, the gout symptoms forum has seen many people who are totally frustrated. I am not talking about people who refrain from visiting their doctor, who talk with their mates in the pub, and decide that a swollen foot must be gout. I'm referring to people who have consulted doctors, presented suspicions of gout, yet been told they can't have gout, for whatever reason. In my case, I was originally told by my family doctor (since retired) that I could not have gout, as swelling was in my ankle, not my big toe. Joint fluid analysis by a rheumatologist confirmed that I did have gout. It's a shame I had to endure 4 days in hospital to get that simple test, but at least I knew exactly what my problem was. I will summarize other old forum discussions about this issue, but I want to...