Confident Patient: A Doctor Discussion Guide About Gout TreatmentTalking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.3 min read
Eating Well With GoutGout is a painful type of arthritis that can make joints feel like they are on fire. Living with this condition is...3 min read
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like chronic refractory gout or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...2 min read
Tips for Managing Unpredictable Gout FlaresIf I had a tips-and-tricks guide for gout when I first experienced it, I would have glued it to my hands. Gout...2 min read
Unexpected Signs: My Path to a Gout DiagnosisI honestly did not realize I had gout for years before I was diagnosed. Looking back, the signs were there. At the...3 min read
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with gout can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience...3 min read
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions about a new diagnosis...2 min read
Using Assistive Devices for Pain, Swelling, and StiffnessChronic refractory gout can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in different areas of the body including your feet, knees, elbows, and wrists...2 min read
Diabetes and the Risk of GoutI know, I know, more stuff on what people with diabetes are at risk for. But this type of knowledge allows you to be informed, so you...3 min read
What is Gout?Though chronic kidney disease (CKD) mainly affects the kidneys, it also can affect many other parts of the body. If you are...3 min read