What is Gout?
Gout occurs when crystals of uric acid, a normal component of blood serum, precipitates on the articular cartilage of joints, on tendons, and in the surrounding tissues. It is characterized by sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint.
What do patients take to treat Gout and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Allopurinol
(Progout)
|
4 | ||
|
Celecoxib
(Celebrex)
|
2 | ||
|
Indomethacin
(Indocin, Confortid)
|
2 | ||
|
Meloxicam
(Teva-Meloxicam, Melox, Moxicam, Movalis)
|
0 | ||
|
Diclofenac
(Naklofen, Dicloflex, Cambia, Zipsor)
|
0 | ||
|
Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Ibubeta 400 Akut)
|
0 | ||
|
Naproxen Prescription
(Anaprox-DS, Naproxen 375, Naprelan 500, Naprosyn)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Gout patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Gout at PatientsLikeMe?
- 156 patients have this condition
- 11 New patients joined this month
- 37 say Gout is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 47% | Females |
|---|---|
| 53% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 11 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 33 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 24 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 16 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 105 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 9 |
These charts show data from Gout patients who have completed their condition history