Aspirin Drives Gout Sufferer Mad

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
I not only suffer gout.I endure gout misinformation.I'm desperate to present clear, concise, informed gout news and views, so you do not have to be misled.Now aspirin has driven me insane.First, let me refer you to my article about aspirin and gout. I thought this was a great piece of news for gout sufferers who have been worried about low-dose aspirin, commonly taken to reduce the risks of stroke and heart disease.I always intended to research this further, and add it to the gout research section at GoutPal.com. Today I learned that my link to the original presentation abstract was faulty. I decided to complete my review of aspirin and gout and improve my report.That's when aspirin started driving me mad. (more…)...
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Your Gout Pictures Please

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
There is nothing like a gout picture to show the world just what gout means. Gout pictures are great for showing the different symptoms of gout. They help people to understand that gout is much more than a swollen big toe. You can upload your gout pictures via the gout forum. Please not that whilst anyone can post topics to the gout forum, only registered, logged in members can upload pictures. Registration is free, and adds many other useful features, so you may as well register. See the gout health forum guidelines for more information. Most of your pictures will be relevant to the gout symptoms forum, but please note that I am interested in seeing any gout related pictures, so please feel free to send all your gout pictures. How about pictures that reflect your gout treatment, or even your gout diet. Ours is a multi-national, multi-cultural gout forum, so what might seem mundane to you can be extremely interesting and valuable to...
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Most Popular Gout Pages July 2012

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
The following gout pages were reported as most popular for July 2012. I have already added some to the new Favorite Gout Information category, and I will add the rest soon. I am also monitoring this weekly, and I will post last weeks top gout information later. If you have any favorite pages, please share your opinions in the gout forum. However, it is visitors that count, so the best way to tell the world about your favorite gout information is to share it via Google+ or Facebook. Of course, other social networks are available, and you can share with your friends and associates directly, with a simple email message. July 2012 Favorite Gout Information Home Remedies For GoutI needed a picture to illustrate that drinking lots of water is good for gout. Didn't quite get the gout angle, but definitely got the water. Uric Acid Management for Gout-Free livingUric acid management is most effective through diet, but drugs and dietary supplements can also help. Gouty...
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Gout Study Information

Gout Study Information

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
This is a summary of discussions about gout study information. It helps you find archived gout studies and current gout research discussions. GoutPal's Gout Study Information When gout study information helps with better gout guidelines, I update the gout website with these new gout facts. For significant new gout research, I might also write a new gout blog article. Other research generates information that is ongoing, or insufficient evidence to improve guidelines. In these cases, we discuss the likely impact generally, or personally, on our gout. Continue reading Gout Study Information...
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High Uric Acid Levels

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
High uric acid levels cause gout. But what does high really mean? What is high for one person, might be acceptable for another. So, the important question is: What are Your high uric acid levels? You need to know what is a high number for you, then you can find ways to lower uric acid to an acceptable level. I describe all the facts you need to know in my uric acid guidelines. However, there are also many facts that are not relevant to you. Here on GoutPal Interactive, I help you to ask your doctor the right questions about uric acid. I also help you understand your doctor's answers and recommendations. If you are worried about high uric acid levels, the best thing to do is ask your uric acid question. In your question, you should include as much uric acid test result history as you can. In fact, it is a good idea to add your uric acid test results to...
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Gout Diet

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
What's In A Good Gout Diet? The nicest aspect of running GoutPal.com is the messages I receive. Sometimes full of praise, often full of information, continually full of questions. Today I got a question about gout diet. As I reviewed my answer, a thought grew in my mind - "Physician, heal thyself." Now I'm no physician, but I do know about gout, particularly my own gout. I know that most gout problems are diet related. One of my New Year Resolutions was to develop and maintain a healthy gout diet. I can't put it off much longer. Gout sufferers get obsessed with food. At least, this one does. I think it starts with all that purine stuff. You worry about the type of food you are eating, but forget about the amount and balance. The answer is not really a gout diet, more a gout lifestyle. But first, a few foody thoughts. (more…)...
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