Question 1

can peanut trigger gout?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Peanuts are a source of low purine protein versus protein   from meat.  Purines are metabolized into uric acid which if elevted can cause a gout attack.

Question 2

does eating peanut or using peanut butter causes a gout flare up? what is the usual dose of colchicine during a flare up?

Accepted Answer

No: No it does not. Colchicine is actually a poor choice to treat gout flares. Indomethacin, Prednisone or local cortisone injections are far more effective with lower risk.

Question 3

are the symptoms of gout bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gout can cause red, swollen, painful joints. Sometimes it can be asymptomatic. The joint between the foot and the big toe is often involved. These symptoms typically occur after a large meal or after drinking alcohol. Can also occur in the knee. Caused by purine metabolism problems.  Gout should be evaluated and treated by a physician.

Question 4

im having a bad gout flerrup what to do?

Accepted Answer

Gout flare-up: Until you can get to a doctor, take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. Apply ice packs off and on , and drink some cherry juice which may also help.

Question 5

is watermelon bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon : Food beliefs can be very ingrained in a community. But medicine would be neutral on this one.  It is 100% carbohydrate calories and would neither be good nor bad for gout.

Question 6

is it true that liquorice is bad gout patients?

Accepted Answer

No: Licorice does not cause or worsen gout. In large amounts it can raise blood pressure.

Question 7

why is shell fish bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

High purine food: Such as shellfish certain types of meats and alcohol increase the production of uric acid in the body. Get out occurs when the body cannot metabolize uric acid adequately. Medicines are taken to help get rid of the excess uric acid. If one counters this by eating foods that make more your casted then of course you are defeating the purpose of the medication. Hi was at York acid in the blood will cause the uric acid to precipitatein the soft tissues causing pain and discomfort in joints tendons ligamen

Question 8

does cold lunchmeat turkey have high purine and is that bad for people with gout?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Other than beer, specifically, diet has been shown to be less of a trigger than we used to think for acute gouty arthritis.

Enjoy the turkey!

Question 9

are eating potatoes bad for people with gout?

Accepted Answer

No: Eating this starch does not cause gout attacks.

Question 10

if sugar is bad for gout what can i use to replace it. ?

Accepted Answer

Sugar OK with Gout: Sugar is not one of the foods to be avoided in gout, although in general limiting sugar in our diets is a healthy choice.  Gout is triggered by foods high in purines.  Foods like beef, pork, lamb, and organ meats like liver.  Also beer, seafood and cabbage family vegetables.  For a complete list of foods to avoid and those that are healthy for gout sufferers, see www.Gout, com.

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