Your Gout Friend https://gout-pal.com Keith's GoutPal Story Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:28:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://gout-pal.com/wp-content/cropped-Gout-Pal-icon-32x32.png Your Gout Friend https://gout-pal.com 32 32 Buttermilk and Gout Story https://gout-pal.com/buttermilk-and-gout-story/2021/02/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:28:44 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=24697 Is buttermilk good for uric acid? We need research. Because the science is confusing. See how to ask your doctor about buttermilk and gout.

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]]> Lettuce and Gout Story https://gout-pal.com/lettuce-and-gout-story/2021/02/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:50:49 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=24687 Gout sufferers like to know how lettuce affects their uric acid and flare-ups. What are the true facts? Read the lettuce and gout story now.

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]]> Elderberry and Gout Story Chapter 1 https://gout-pal.com/elderberry-and-gout-story-chapter-1/2020/12/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:42:12 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=24568 There is growing interest in elderberries for treating gout. But will they ever make uric acid safe? Read Keith's Elderberry and Gout Story.

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]]> What does Gout feel like in the Knee? https://gout-pal.com/what-does-gout-feel-like-in-the-knee/2020/11/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:52:43 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=24517 What does Gout feel like in the Knee? Just another joint under attack? I couldn't tell the difference between a flare and a broken bone.

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]]> Can hot spicy food affect gout? https://gout-pal.com/can-hot-spicy-food-affect-gout/2012/12/ https://gout-pal.com/can-hot-spicy-food-affect-gout/2012/12/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:50:24 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=2504 In a diet for gout sufferers, are hot peppers good or bad? Do spicy peppers increase gout? How does hot spicy food effect gout diet? Discuss gout & spices now.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/can-hot-spicy-food-affect-gout/2012/12/feed/ 2 Liver And Allopurinol Side Effects https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-side-effects/2007/03/ https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-side-effects/2007/03/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:58:14 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-side-effects/2007/03/ Allopurinol side effects worry many people. It's perfectly safe for most people. To be certain you should get regular check-ups and advice from a qualified rheumatologist.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-side-effects/2007/03/feed/ 2 What are the best shoes for gout? https://gout-pal.com/what-are-the-best-shoes-for-gout/2012/12/ https://gout-pal.com/what-are-the-best-shoes-for-gout/2012/12/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:56:36 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=2509 For years I have had Gout, I have been tested and it is Gout. Anyway, Doctors think it is odd but I get gout attacks from simply changing shoes. They are not cheap tight shoes but no matter what quality simply changing into different shoes will bring on an attack. Also just bumping my foot [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/what-are-the-best-shoes-for-gout/2012/12/feed/ 3 Can you get gout in your baby toe? https://gout-pal.com/can-you-get-gout-in-your-baby-toe/2012/12/ https://gout-pal.com/can-you-get-gout-in-your-baby-toe/2012/12/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:47:03 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=2579 Can you get gout in your baby toe? Certainly, as this picture of a tophus shows. You can also see symptoms of gout in the second toe. Discuss gout in your toes.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/can-you-get-gout-in-your-baby-toe/2012/12/feed/ 1 Food List High In Potassium https://gout-pal.com/food-list-high-in-potassium/2007/08/ https://gout-pal.com/food-list-high-in-potassium/2007/08/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:47:27 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/food-list-high-in-potassium/2007/08/ This answers the short gout question, “food list high in potassium.” I have produced a table that lists foods high in potassium. Most gout sufferers should not worry about potassium. If you eat a healthy gout diet (see my Gout Diet Section), you will get adequate amounts of potassium. The right amount of potassium is [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/food-list-high-in-potassium/2007/08/feed/ 6 Healthy Gout Food https://gout-pal.com/healthy-gout-food/2007/07/ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:29:16 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/healthy-gout-food/2007/07/ In my search for antioxidants for my previous message, I found an interesting approach to healthy gout food. The article about food is not specifically about gout, but a lot of the food listed is high antioxidant. Certainly, none of it should make gout worse, and the presentation gave me a new idea for healthy [...]

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]]> Is Minced Meat Food To Avoid With Gout? https://gout-pal.com/food-to-avoid-with-gout/2007/03/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:11:16 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/food-to-avoid-with-gout/2007/03/ If you take allopurinol, is there any food to avoid with gout? Surely allopurinol allows you to eat anything. But even if it does, you must still eat wisely to provide your best chance of good general health.

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]]> Walking With Gout https://gout-pal.com/walking-with-gout/2012/12/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:55:42 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=2566 Will walking with gout make it better or worse? Mobility is usually best, but you need to keep joints warm dry and safe. Discuss how exercise affects your gout.

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]]> Allopurinol Withdrawal: Can I Stop Taking Allopurinol? https://gout-pal.com/can-i-stop-taking-allopurinol/2007/08/ https://gout-pal.com/can-i-stop-taking-allopurinol/2007/08/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:05:27 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/can-i-stop-taking-allopurinol/2007/08/ For the latest information about stopping allopurinol, see Is Allopurinol A Lifetime Drug? in the allopurinol pages. Also view Allopurinol for Gout video for the wrong way to stop uric acid treatment. You will find related information in the gout medications pages within the Gout Treatment Help Section. Note: This discussion is about allopurinol withdrawal. [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/can-i-stop-taking-allopurinol/2007/08/feed/ 12 Is Ural Powder For Gout Safe? https://gout-pal.com/easy-baking-soda-for-gout/2008/12/ https://gout-pal.com/easy-baking-soda-for-gout/2008/12/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:41:36 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=207 Do you take baking soda for gout? Is your blood pressure dangerous. People swear by sodium bicarbonate. I swear at it. It won't kill gout, but it might kill you

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/easy-baking-soda-for-gout/2008/12/feed/ 13 Diclofenac For Gout https://gout-pal.com/diclofenac-for-gout/2012/08/ https://gout-pal.com/diclofenac-for-gout/2012/08/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:33:04 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/diclofenac-for-gout/2012/08/ Coincidentally, my recent posts about gout remedies for pain relief requires another – this time it is diclofenac for gout. Diclofenac is one of many NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) that are suitable for any kind of inflammatory pain. As they fight inflammation, they are often prescribed for gout. It seems to me, that the selection [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/diclofenac-for-gout/2012/08/feed/ 2 Naproxen (Aleve) For Gout https://gout-pal.com/naproxen-aleve-for-gout/2012/08/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:34:37 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/naproxen-aleve-for-gout/2012/08/ Naproxen (Aleve) for gout is one of the most commonly prescribed treatments to relieve gout pain. But what is the right dosage for gout? Discuss naproxen dose.

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]]> Gout Weight Loss https://gout-pal.com/gout-weight-loss/2012/12/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:39:07 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=2572 Gout from weight loss is common. Cell turnover from strict diets can raise uric acid levels. They might fall again, but rarely enough. Discuss gout weight loss.

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]]> Allopurinol Drug Recall https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-drug-recall/2009/03/ https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-drug-recall/2009/03/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:58:45 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=216 Allopurinol Drug Recall For Europharm’s Purinol Purinol – a brand of allopurinol manufactured by Europharm Labs of Hong Kong – has been recalled. Tests have revealed the presence of a fungus called Rhizopus. Shipments have been refused entry into Macoa. The Department of Health in Hong Kong has withdrawn Purinol from sale, and is investigating [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-drug-recall/2009/03/feed/ 3 Does Medical Marijuana Help With Gout? https://gout-pal.com/gout-medical-marijuana/2012/10/ https://gout-pal.com/gout-medical-marijuana/2012/10/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:32:18 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/gout-medical-marijuana/2012/10/ In tidying the old forums, I repeat the following question in it’s entirety: Hello Everyone I hope this subject isn’t that taboo on the forums, if the admin deems this as an unfit thread for this forums then please remove it at all costs, as I come from a legal state where I was able [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/gout-medical-marijuana/2012/10/feed/ 2 Two weeks and two days since starting Allopurinol https://gout-pal.com/two-weeks-and-two-days-since-starting-allopurinol/2012/09/ https://gout-pal.com/two-weeks-and-two-days-since-starting-allopurinol/2012/09/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:29:28 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/two-weeks-and-two-days-since-starting-allopurinol/2012/09/ Starting allopurinol is a difficult time for many gout patients. Is the dose right? Why does it still hurt? Will gout pain never stop? It's easier with GoutPal.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/two-weeks-and-two-days-since-starting-allopurinol/2012/09/feed/ 12 GoutPal for 15 Years https://gout-pal.com/goutpal-for-15-years/2020/02/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:50:26 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=23826 Following my introduction to Keith’s GoutPal Story, I’ve started this series of posts looking back over the 15 years of GoutPal. Back in 2005, I was an Internet beginner and gout newbie. But I’d learned enough to see that regular gout sites of the time were of little use to me. Because they were a [...]

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]]> Impact of Celery Seed Extract for Gout https://gout-pal.com/impact-of-celery-seed-extract-for-gout/2020/01/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:11:13 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=23780 GoutPal’s information about celery seed extract for gout is in the news this week. As market.us, an internationally renowned market reports company analyzes the celery seed extract company[1]. Now many of the news agencies reporting this study are mistaken about GoutPal’s role. Because they describe GoutPal as one of the major vendors of celery seed [...]

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]]> When Keith Started GoutPal.com https://gout-pal.com/when-keith-started-goutpal-com/2020/01/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:29:40 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=23772 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. [...]

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]]> Graph Uric Acid Level https://gout-pal.com/graph-uric-acid-level/2007/08/ https://gout-pal.com/graph-uric-acid-level/2007/08/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:28:15 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/graph-uric-acid-level/2007/08/ Should you keep a graph of your uric acid levels? They are useful to see your progress towards your treatment targets. You must know your uric acid to fix gout.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/graph-uric-acid-level/2007/08/feed/ 6 Gout Support https://gout-pal.com/gout-support/2012/05/ https://gout-pal.com/gout-support/2012/05/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:39 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=1562 Good gout support makes the gout sufferers life better. With great gout support from GoutPal, you never need worry. Let fellow gout patients help fix your gout.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/gout-support/2012/05/feed/ 1 Lisinopril and Gout https://gout-pal.com/lisinopril-and-gout/2012/12/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:05:07 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/?p=2577 Sufferers worry about lisinopril and gout, as many gout patients also have high blood pressure. Like meds for many health problems, some are more gout-friendly.

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]]> Do you have Gout In Your Shoulder? https://gout-pal.com/do-you-have-gout-in-your-shoulder/2012/09/ https://gout-pal.com/do-you-have-gout-in-your-shoulder/2012/09/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:36:16 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/do-you-have-gout-in-your-shoulder/2012/09/ Gout in the shoulder is unusual, but not rare. It shows how gout can progress to all joints if uric acid is left above 5. Discuss and fix your shoulder gout.

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/do-you-have-gout-in-your-shoulder/2012/09/feed/ 1 Is Doctor Allopurinol Killing You? https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-treatment/2007/08/ https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-treatment/2007/08/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:43:10 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-treatment/2007/08/ This one is to allopurinol takers everywhere. Why do you put up with such shoddy service? Every week, I get messages from gout sufferers, and their carers, about problems with allopurinol. Most of these show that absolutely no thought has gone into the treatment. If you bought a car with only two wheels, would you [...]

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]]> https://gout-pal.com/allopurinol-treatment/2007/08/feed/ 16 Prednisone For Gout https://gout-pal.com/prednisone-for-gout/2012/08/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:08:48 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/prednisone-for-gout/2012/08/ Is prednisone for gout OK? Is it one of the good gout remedies for acute gout pain, or will it hinder your gout pain relief? Discuss steroid gout treatment.

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]]> Gout in the Knee Pictures https://gout-pal.com/gout-in-the-knee-pictures/2007/05/ https://gout-pal.com/gout-in-the-knee-pictures/2007/05/#comments Thu, 10 May 2007 12:03:43 +0000 https://gout-pal.com/gout-in-the-knee-pictures/2007/05/ A gouty knee picture. The elbow doesn’t look too good either. More gout pictures in the Gout Picture Library.

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