Gout And Alcohol Debate

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
Arguments about gout and alcohol continue, and I have summarized my thoughts on the main gout information site. I am sure I need to add more detail in some areas when I have a clearer idea about the real issues that affect gout sufferers. I have recently introduced a debate about uric acid lowering treatment and alcohol, and this debate runs alongside it, as I do not want to dilute the treatment debate with remarks about alcohol consumption and gout in general. There is never a single simple answer to stopping gout. Every gout sufferer needs to understand their own personal circumstances with respect to gout, and develop their own personal plan to deal with it. At GoutPal, we use the forums to start a plan. Then we can discuss the things that really matter with our doctors, and get the right treatment. Alcohol And The Treated Gout Patient The first consideration is if you are taking uric acid lowering medicine or not....
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Uloric Label Changes

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Today I updated the Uloric prescribing information to reflect the changes to the liver warnings (hepatic effects). Uloric has been available since 2009, and ongoing investigations have prompted an update to warnings about possible affects of Uloric on the liver. I always maintain that it is much safer to risk rare side-effects against certain damage from untreated uric acid deposits. However, it is sensible to take precautions. Allopurinol guidelines have recently been strengthened to emphasize the need for comprehensive testing before treatment. It is right that Uloric guidelines should also be strengthened, but I wonder if the changes are enough. For the full details, please see my Uloric Liver Warnings Prompt Label Change article. What do you think of Uloric Label Changes?...
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Gout Study Information

Gout Study Information

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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

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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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Starting Allopurinol

Starting Allopurinol

by KeithTaylor Comment Closed
Starting allopurinol is a worrying move for most gout sufferers. First, there's the psychological trauma of committing to a daily pill for the rest of your life. Second, there's the worry of the risk of horrendous side affects that affect some allopurinol users. Third, there's more worry about gout attacks during the first few months of allopurinol usage. These are the 3 main concerns that gout sufferers ask about in the gout forums. There are many other concerns about starting allopurinol, such as getting the right dose, or if allopurinol should be started during a gout flare. My main concern is that gout patients do not seem to get the right answers from their doctors. Whatever concerns you might have about starting allopurinol, you can be certain you will get good advice in the gout forum. Your best place to start is by reading my allopurinol guidelines. My guidelines give you all the facts you need about allopurinol. If you are specifically looking for information...
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Gout Support Services Forum Introduction

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I like my gout support services to be easy to use. When you are using GoutPal, I hope you find what you are looking for quickly and easily. The information about different aspects of gout is divided between symptoms, treatment, and diet. Each of those has its own forum, where you can clarify the information on GoutPal.com, or share your personal questions, experiences, and opinions. If you cannot use any of my gout support services, then this forum is the place to ask how to use GoutPal, and to suggest improvements or additions to my services. Before you post anything here, please take a moment to read the gout support services forum description. I will add some general guidelines for posting to the forums soon, but if you are not sure about anything, please just ask. Soon, you will be able to start new discussions about using GoutPal's gout support services. For now, you can reply to existing discussions, so please use the reply box...
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Gout Diet Forum Introduction

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The revised Gout Diet Forum is now active. I will soon transfer some old gout diet discussions into this forum. Gout diet is the last thing you should worry about on your journey to gout freedom. That's right! Every gout sufferer starts by worrying about food and drink, but you should not. In fact, you should not even think about diet until you have a gout treatment plan. Start with proper diagnosis of your symptoms so you can be certain that you do actually have gout. Get a treatment plan that ensures you set safe limits for uric acid. Eat a healthy diet, but only worry about changing it if you are failing to reach your treatment plan targets. Continue to see how you can analyze, discuss, and improve your gout diet...
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