Question 1

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 2

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 3

could you tell me what are foods ok to eat for someone who has gout ?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian diet: Gout is associated with the bodies inability to eliminate uric acid. Foods high in purines interfere with this process. Foods to limit are meat, shell fish , high fatty foods and alcohol especially beer.

Question 4

is it ok to exercise (walk) with active gout flare?

Accepted Answer

No: Will only cause more inflammation and pain.  Wait until symptoms are gone.

Question 5

i am taking prednisone for gout would it be ok to drink at my wedding?

Accepted Answer

Gout: Drinking makes gout worse, sorry but not a good idea.

Question 6

are onions ok to eat if you have gout?

Accepted Answer

Onions / gout: YES .   Onions are safe. Take in tart cherry juice and tart cherries, 20/day. Add Lemon extract 4 tblspns / day. And avoid alcohol, animal fats, organ meats, anchovies, sardines, tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Limit other meats to 4 oz per day. Avoid high fructose corn syrup containing drinks and foods.  Add egg whites, quinoa, soy as protein. Eat lots of citrus fruit and veggies. Drink 3 liters /d

Question 7

is broccoli rabe ok if you have gout?

Accepted Answer

Gout : The uric acid in broccoli is a little higher than some other veggies, which could cause it. Ultimately most gout patients find their trigger, and then avoid it.

Question 8

does soda cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High sugar drinks have been shown to increase gout risk. Most sodas are rich in sugars so yes they can increase gout risk. Diet soda are considered safer in this regard.

Question 9

how do people get gout?

Accepted Answer

People who get gout: Have a difficult time processing purine-rich foods.  There's a long list of such food available, most commonly shellfish, beer/red wine, organ meat, legumes, smoked fish and more.  Usually there's an event--consuming a fairly large portion of these foods that triggers the acute arthritic attack. Less commonly , it can be a result of dehydration associates with diuretics taken for blood pressure.

Question 10

why do younger people get gout?

Accepted Answer

: It occurs at all ages but more often in older age group. It is a condition where an enzyme to breakdown proteins is lacking. It can be treated

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