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A member asked:
Does running exacerbate the inflammation for gout sufferers? assuming the uric crystals have yet to subside completely.
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Yes: Physical stress to inflammed joints will increase the inflammation, especially with gout. I was one of the authors of a scientific paper which actually confirmed this point.
Answered 3/30/2023
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Yes: The more activity to the joint the more pain you will have. Your body weight adds approx. 3 times while running.
Answered 2/26/2013
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No: Gout is a consequence of Adenosine (a nucleic acid) metabolism. Increased dietary carbohydrate does increase your uric acid levels, which can precipitate gout crystals. Working out, producing hyperthermia will reduce your risk of gout as gout crystals precipitate out of an aqueous solution at low temperatures. If you are having a gouty flare, yes your inflammation will become exacerbated.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Running and gout: Yes, running will aggravate gout.
Answered 9/21/2014
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