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Latest gout attack - after effects

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PJohn
PJohn

I was diagnosed with gout about 18 months ago, ever since I've had 3 attacks. Classic symptom - red swelling at the side of my big toe.

However after the latest attack eventually subsided, it seems to have left me with mild joint pain in my hands and feet (without redness or swelling). Not something I've had before.

My question is, can such general joint pain be associated with gout or excess uric acid without it coinciding with a full blown gout attack?

At present I am not on gout medication but probably will be after my next doctors appointment.

Thanks for any comments or feedback.

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  • rustygecko
    rustygecko PJohn

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    I am aware of the research. An acamedic paper which included celery said

    A lot of natural products have been proved efficient in downregulating uric acid level, among which some target both the production and the excretion of uric acid. In this case, the function is more powerful and the application condition of patients will have less limitation. Therefore, these natural products for treating hyperuricemia should be given more attention in the future. However, clinical studies for the therapeutic efficacy of these natural products and the underlying mechanism are still required.

    I am not doubting there is an effect. My point is that the object is to reduce it far enough to not get heart disease. 

    What are your normal normal urate results every 6 months? 

    • jx41870
      jx41870 rustygecko

      Posted

      Don't recall the number, only that it was previously very high, and has now come down to the normal range.

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