When Keith Started GoutPal.com

When Keith Started GoutPal.com

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
At the moment, my gout story is easy. Because I'm taking allopurinol each day. So gout doesn't bother me personally. Although I do have visible tophi which I think will last for years. But my GoutPal role is very busy right now. Because I'm moving servers. So I'm taking the opportunity to reorganize and redesign. continue reading When Keith Started GoutPal.com...
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Prednisone For Gout

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
In an earlier discussion about prednisone for gout, we had a lot of contributions, but no conclusions. I summarize the main points of the discussion below, but first let me introduce prednisone as one of many gout remedies for pain relief. Prednisone for Gout 2018 For the latest information, please see Prednisone for Gout. Also, the related reviews of relevant science at Prednisone and Gout Facts for Patients. It is not gout specific, it is one of the steroid drugs that reduce inflammation, thus relieving pain. It belongs in my Gout Pain Relief pages, which I am currently reviewing. The steroid family of drugs causes much debate, with some people opting for them immediately, as their first choice pain relief, whilst others view them as a last resort. I would like to update my comprehensive guide to gout pain relief, but I'm still not sure how to include prednisone and similar steroids. I may need to include it as an open option, to...
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Take Gout Treatment To The Next Level

Take Gout Treatment To The Next Level

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
I am adding new personal gout treatment management tools here on GoutPal Interactive. As I wrote earlier today, there are 3 simple steps to a good gout treatment plan. I will add a personal gout symptoms assessment tool for swollen joint sufferers who are unsure if they have gouty arthritis or some other form of arthritis. Confirmed gout patients probably will not need this, but they may benefit from the other tools. I will add a personal gout treatment management tool for gout patients to set goals and monitor progress. Many gout sufferers, and even some healthcare workers, get confused about correct gout treatment. Maintaining uric acid at safe levels is vital. Finding the best pain relieving combination for the first few weeks or months of uric acid lowering gives the gout sufferer a quality of life that allows them to work, rest, and play unhindered. Managing gout treatment is the core of successful gout management. All gout patients need this tool, but...
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Gout Remedies Forum Introduction

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
The revised Gout Remedies Forum is now active. I will soon transfer some old gout treatment discussions into this forum. The gout treatment phase of your journey to gout freedom is often the most complicated. You need to work with your doctor to find the best choice of remedies that will suit you. Then you need to work out a plan that includes the right combinations at the right times. This gout treatment forum is also a great place to discuss alternative treatments. Gout patients are often keen to find non-pharmaceutical remedies. We can discuss all options for your gout treatment plan. Continue to see how you can discuss your gout remedies and treatment plan...
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Anyone using resveratrol for gout?

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
I have started tidying the gout cures pages, and looked for updates on the resveratrol research. Unfortunately, though there are more studies showing that resveratrol can lower uric acid, the studies are still on animals. I was rather hoping that some human studies would be available by now. So far, I have found nothing. if you see anything, please let me know below. Along the way, I found an interesting list of foods containing resveratrol. Here is the list from "Concentrations of resveratrol and derivatives in foods and estimation of dietary intake in a Spanish population." See the list of resveratrol food sources...
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Does Alkaline Water Help Gout?

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
The use of alkaline water to help gout has been raised many times, and I will summarize old discussions here. There are two aspects to consider. First, the act of taking on fluids is almost always a good thing for gout sufferers, within reason. As most drinks contain an extremely high proportion of water, it does not matter what the drink is. Avoiding dehydration allows the kidneys to excrete uric acid better, but there is little benefit beyond that. Most important aspect is to keep urine output to around 2-2.5 liters per day which helps avoid kidney stones. This is also true when on allopurinol, because unused allopurinol, usually excreted as oxypurinol, can form stones in extreme cases. For more, see my articles about water and gout. Second, is the issue of alkaline water "dissolving" uric acid. There is no evidence to support this claim. There is evidence to suggest that alkaline urine helps to lower uric acid. It falls into the category...
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How Can I Get a Gout Diagnosis?

by Keith Taylor Comment Closed
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...
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