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I have gout, and does eating shredded wheat every morning make gout flare up?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Don't know: We say lots of diet things cause gout-but we really can't prove it.Can you see a relationship? That is most important.If it causes a flare-up in you then avoid shredded wheat.
Answered 9/2/2018
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Podagra: Generally speaking, gout flares are related to high protein/high purine foods.."organ meats, shellfish, peanuts, cashews, greens, coke...Etc stay hydrated black cherry juice is ok !, antinflammatories may help when acute. Call your pcp or rheumatoligist to prevent chronic problems including arthritis and kidney stones...
Answered 9/2/2018
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