Anyone with GOUT?

[efzcsohc]

Curious upon who has Gout on EF.com!

Gout is a systemic disease (i.e., condition that occurs throughout the body) caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints. An elevated blood level of uric acid (called hyperuricemia) occurs when the liver produces more uric acid than the body can excrete in the urine, or when a diet high in rich foods (e.g., red meat, cream sauces, red wine) produces more uric acid than the kidneys can filter from the blood.

Over time, uric acid in the blood crystallizes and settles in the joint spaces, causing swelling, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Gout usually affects the first metatarsal phalangeal joint of the big toe (hallux) or the ankle joints.

I have gout, but i have to stay away from certain high in purine foods like: scallops, sardines, red meat, sweetbreads, gravy, cream sauces. Also i have to stay away from alcohol.

Thanks,
Ryan

[DarrylC]

Hi,

Consider vegetarianism and you will not have any problems from gout.

[eqpfunk]

I've got a bad case of scurvy right now.

[g_samsa]

Originally Posted by eqpfunk

I've got a bad case of scurvy right now.

Arghh, me thinks ye needs vitamin C --- Arrrrrr.

Gout? My mom had gout and I laughed my ass off at her because I always thought that means you've been gorging yourself on cow. She wasn't too happy about it and said it really hurt. I guess it's more prevelant than I thought. Oh well. Maybe vegitarianism is the way to go for you.

[cujo66]

Oh, I misread it, I thought it said "Anyone with a Gut".
Figured that'd be a thread with my name all over it.
Sorry.

[eqpfunk]

lol, reps to g_samsa and cujo. I didn't think people got gout anymore? Oh yeah I drank some OJ and my scurvy is all better. Aaaaaarrrrrrgghhhh maties.

[sucher67]

Lots of people get gout. It is mainly a 'lifestyle' disease, like obesity and type II diabetes. You see it mainly in wealthy countries where people have easy access to animal proteins and fatty foods.