Question 1

What is the best alcohol to drink with gout?

Accepted Answer

Cherry juice isn't bad or just stick with water.  Alcohol is not good when you have gout.

Question 2

What alcohol can i drink if i have gout?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a precipatent of gout and the medications that you take for gout should not be mixed with alcohol

Question 3

If gout does not run in your family and you don't drink alcohol, eat meat, or consume anything high in purine content, what else could be triggering constant gout attacks and high uric acid levels in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Family history and diet are precipitating and predisposing factors and not the cause of gout. Gout is due to an abnormality   where the body lacks the ability to breakdown uric acid . You need to be under treatment of your MD and will probably need medication. But you will be OK.

Question 4

What is my best option for an alcoholic drink, i have gout?

Accepted Answer

But if you must, keep the drinking to a minimum and in frequently. Also keep your uric acid under control and hydrate very well in between drinking as this will precipitate another gout attack.

Question 5

What is the best juice to drink when suffering with gout?

Accepted Answer

Juice may help. Google more info online. Avoidance of a lot of good food/drink is the key to preventing gouty attacks- seafood , legumes , nuts , alcohol, spicy foods etc. Drink lots of water to prevent uric acid stone formation.

Question 6

What could be some causes for reoccurring gout in an individual that is athletic and diet is all in moderation.  some alcohol 3-4 per week?. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Gout can be related to diet but sometimes no specific dietary influences are found. It's often due to a metabolic defect whereby you produce too much uric acid. This can then crystalize in a joint and cause severe pain. Have you had your uric acids level checked ? If it's raised and you are having recurrent attacks you might want to consider a medication called allopurinol.

Question 7

Can alcohol make gout symptoms worse?

Accepted Answer

Gout can be caused by elevated uric acid which can precipitate anywhere in the body, but most commonly in the big toe. Alcohol raises uric acid levels, so in general if you have gout, try not to drink alcohol.

Question 8

How does alcohol consumption affect gout?

Accepted Answer

It increases the formation of uric acid crystals and increases the problems with gout.

Question 9

Can gout be a symptom of withdrawl from alcohol, particularly after excessive alcohol consumption over many years?

Accepted Answer

Gout occurs as a result of alcohol consumption not withdrawal.

Question 10

Any tips? what should i avoid eating and drinking if i have gout?

Accepted Answer

Generally, i recommend patients avoid or severely cut down on red meats, organ meats, shellfish.  Also you should avoid or severely reduce alcohol, soda intake as these often cause a diuretic effect (makes you urinate) which may dehydrate and increase uric acid levels causing gout.  Drink plenty of water if exercising.  You may want to avoid protein supplements as well.

Best alcohol to drink with gout

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What alcohol can i drink if i have gout?

If gout does not run in your family and you don't drink alcohol, eat meat, or consume anything high in purine content, what else could be triggering constant gout attacks and high uric acid levels in the blood?

What is my best option for an alcoholic drink, i have gout?

What is the best juice to drink when suffering with gout?

What could be some causes for reoccurring gout in an individual that is athletic and diet is all in moderation. some alcohol 3-4 per week?. thanks!

Can alcohol make gout symptoms worse?

How does alcohol consumption affect gout?

Can gout be a symptom of withdrawl from alcohol, particularly after excessive alcohol consumption over many years?

Any tips? what should i avoid eating and drinking if i have gout?

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