Gout Report for Patients Like You

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Patients

Experiencing Gout
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im2yy Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 5 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate im2yy ▼ First Symptom: 11/07 Dx: 11/07
vidi2020 Data Quality: 1 star Sex: Male Age: 36y Condition: GERD 1 additional condition(s) Quality of Life: Social: Mild Mental: None Physical: None I am: Very good vidi2020 ▼ First Symptom: 01/98 Dx: 09/11
lazaras Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars Pain: All Fatigue: Most Sleep: All Stiffness: All function: Little external_stress: Some Stickman: all Description:M49y FM:6y Dx CFS:4y Dx lazaras ▼ First Symptom: 01/95 Dx: 09/07

Gout Report

Gout occurs when crystals of uric acid, a normal component of blood serum, precipitates on the articular cartilage of joints, on tendons, and the surrounding tissues. It is characterized by sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint.

What we've learned from patients who report Gout

Symptom severities

Severe	6
Moderate	2
Mild	14
None	16

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Gout

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Gout
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Allopurinol	40
Colchicine	11
Zyloprim	3
Uloric	3
Indomethacin	2
Colcrys	2
Tart Cherry Juice	1
Tramadol	1
Ibuprofen	1
Diet modification	1
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	1
Methylprednisolone	1
Puricos	1
Probenecid	1
Naproxen OTC	1
Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen	1

Last updated: May 20, 2013