Gout Forum - chlorinated water and gout ?

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Gout is a common type of arthritis and accounts for about 5% of all cases of arthritic condition. But what is gout and what are the stages of this condition?...

Do you drink a particular water for your gout

Yes I drink un-chlorinated water only because of my gout
Yes I drink only bottled water and no tap water because of my gout
Yes I drink filtered tap water because of my gout
No I don't think it matters what water I drink as long as I drink enough water

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0% [ 0 ]

75% [ 3 ]

Total Votes : 4

Q: chlorinated water and gout ?

asked by: tommytowne on May 7th, 2008

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I read long ago that chlorine was very bad for gout and I have avoided it for some time now by only drinking spring water from my local mountains. I actually drive up and collect the water in 5 gal jugs and have done so for years now.
I am convinced that this water is better for my gout than city tap water but I could be wrong.

Replies(5)

tommytowne

replied on May 19th, 2008

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Please take this poll

It will be very interesting for us all to see the results.
Thank you

tommytowne

replied on May 20th, 2008

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This poll will expire in 60 days so please take it!!

Pesteroni

replied on July 14th, 2008

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I prefer spring or well water

I do not have totally convincing evidence, but I have now noticed twice a difference in my general level of comfort and flexibility after vacationing at my in-laws' cabin where all I drink is well water. The water is alkaline and it probably helps with the Ph level in my body.

tommytowne

replied on July 22nd, 2008

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WoW!!!

4 votes!!!
Wow
amazing!!! party

pr0230

replied on July 23rd, 2008

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Chlorinate or not to chlorinate is NOT the question...

If your water is chlorinated ( typically city water) is not the question we should be asking....

What we should be asking is Acidic or Alkaline ... THAT is the question....

I wrote the other day the no matter how much water I drink, my gout does not get better.... That is because my TAP water (chlorinated) - city of philadelphia - has a PH of 6.0 - to 6.25.... ACIDIC

No wonder why it did not help.... So I added a pinch of baking soda.... JUST a pinch.... that brought the water to 7.5 .... just alkaline....

I would suggest you get some litlus paper or PH stix from ph-ion.com and test your water...

Hope this helps!

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