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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?...

Q: Is Gout Deadly?

asked by: kingfisher74 on December 10th, 2005

New User

First, i've been having attacks for 4 weeks now. It's gone for a while but will return with greater pain. Im 34 and this is my first time attack....Please help, it's really giving me a hard time performing my job... How can I at least get rid of the pain...

Second, a friend told me about a dreaded gout attack. I dont know if there's a really a case like this. A guy was attacked by a gout, given medicine for it, was gone, but when it attcked again, they said a crystal was in his veins and they said it was needed to be amputated, and my friend even told me it was 3cm above the knee. And worst, after a year, he said the guy died suddenly of heart failure and they relate it to the crystals found. Is this a myth or a fact. Please help, this really bothers me so much. Javascript:emoticon(':?')
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Replies(6)

alco

replied on December 10th, 2005

New User

This is probably true, but rare.
Although I can't verify it.

JYY2

replied on December 10th, 2005

Experienced User

See a rheumatologist so your condition can be properly diagnosed and treated. There are some other more serious diseases that mimic gout. In the meantime, you may like to read info on what to do during the gout attack at: http://www.Icuredmygout.Org .

Uric acid and sodium interact to form monosodium urate (msu). It is the msu which precipitates in the joints to cause gout. Msu do not precipitate inside the veins because the blood is a much better solvent for msu than the joint fluids. Gout is associated with hypertension, diabetes, and heart conditions. But it is not proven that gout causes these conditions. Take care.

kingfisher74

replied on December 10th, 2005

New User

Thanks so much for the replies... I feel honored to get a reply from you jy... All the things you're giving here is very informative and really useful... Anyways, is the baking soda will be ok for me?.. I got a kidney stone prob last april... But it is not that bad, it was gone in just a week... And my doctor suspected that stone to trigger this gout attack in me...

JYY2

replied on December 10th, 2005

Experienced User

Glad my info is useful to you. Before comment further, may I ask: is the uric acid kidney stone what you had? Also, what are the blood and urine uric acid levels?

kingfisher74

replied on December 14th, 2005

New User

Hey, jy... My doctor said it was uric acid stones... Unfortunately, my wife can't find the lab result so I can't tell you the levels of those you asked... Im really sorry... I know it could have been a big help in what ever you will advice me... I really appreciate your effort in giving those advice...

By the way, i've tried the baking soda stuff, and with allopurinol, for 2 days today. But took it upon waking up and before going to sleep... And thank god and thank you coz the pain is almost gone... I can walk with a little limp now... Unlike the day I first joined this forum when i'm literally pulling my right foot to go any place... Thanks again my new found friend...

JYY2

replied on December 15th, 2005

Experienced User

Since you have both gout and ua kidney stone, most likely your ua level is high. That's why the doc gave you allopurinol to lower your ua level. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can alkalize the urine to prevent ua stones. It is often prescribed by docs to ua stone patients. Talk to your doc about it. Take care.

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