When Gout Becomes Hard to Manage – What to Expect
Gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, can wreak havoc on the body. The good news? It’s easily managed
The Role of Allopurinol For Gout Treatment
Taking uric acid-lowering medications, like allopurinol, for gout can help to avoid serious symptoms, like gout attacks. This is because lower uric acid levels reduce the chances of uric acid crystals forming.
Understanding Gout: A Podiatric Perspective on Management and Treatment
By: Nicholas Romansky, DPM
Gout, often characterized by sudden and excruciatingly painful joint inflammation, is a complex condition that requires careful management to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence. While it typically manifests in the big toe joint initially, gout can affect various joints throughout the body, causing considerable discomfort and impairment. Given its frequent presentation in the foot and ankle region, podiatrists play a pivotal role in the comprehensive management of gout.
Managing Gout in the Context of Managing Comorbidities
By: Tuhina Neogi MD, PhD
Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, is Professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology at Boston University Schools of Medicine and of Public Health, the endowed Alan S. Cohen Professor of Rheumatology, and Chief of Rheumatology at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Neogi is also a member of the Board of Directors at the Gout Education Society. Dr. Neogi’s clinical and research expertise focuses on osteoarthritis and gout, particularly pain mechanisms, supported by numerous NIH grants.
Dr. Neogi received her medical degree from University of Toronto, where she also completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology fellowship, and later earned a PhD in Epidemiology at Boston University. Among her numerous honors, Dr. Neogi received the 2022 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Clinical Research Award, the 2014 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award, and an honorary doctorate from Lund University in 2021. Dr. Neogi is committed to mentoring early-stage researchers, recognized with a BUSM Evans Research Mentoring Award. In her free time, Dr. Neogi likes to read, listen to music, spend time with family at the beach or in the woods, and would go back to doing pottery if she could!
Learn more about Dr. Neogi on the Gout Specialists Network
The Urgent Need for Comprehensive Gout Education and Support
By: Arthritis Foundation
Gout: More Than Just a Foot Problem
By: Nicholas Romansky, DPM
Education is one of the most important components to managing gout. This includes educating both those with the disease and the medical professionals in charge of their care. On the medical professional side, it’s vital the entire care team is on the same page about the disease, its treatment and the importance of collaborating with other physicians and specialists.
Financial Relief for Gout Treatment: How the HealthWell Foundation Can Help
By: HealthWell Foundation
Living with gout can be challenging, not just because of the pain and discomfort it brings, but also because managing the condition can come with a significant financial burden. Fortunately, there’s a beacon of hope in the form of the HealthWell Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured.
Gout Across Genders: Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Management
By: Gout Education Society
Gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis, affects millions of individuals worldwide. Interestingly, gender and age play a significant role in the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of gout. Men are notably at a higher risk, particularly between the ages of 30 and 50, while women generally face a lower risk until reaching menopause. Exploring the gender and age-based disparities within the disease provides insights to expand approaches to effectively manage gout for all sufferers.
Primary Care: Where Gout Management Begins and Flourishes
By: Dr. Paul Doghramji
Gout presents a unique challenge to primary care physicians (PCPs) due to its sudden onset, recurrent nature, and potential for debilitating pain or comorbid conditions. Comprehensive understanding and proficient management of gout stand as imperative facets in delivering optimal healthcare to patients, particularly given its widespread occurrence among adults.
Gout and Alzheimer’s Disease: What Should I Know?
By: Dr. Richard Johnson
Richard J. Johnson, MD, FACP, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the University of Colorado as well as a member of the Board of Directors here at the Gout Education Society. Dr. Johnson is also a clinician and medical scientist, internationally recognized for his work on sugar (especially fructose and its product, uric acid) and how they may play a role in obesity and diabetes.
Dr. Johnson has published over 500 academic papers and has been funded by the National Institute of Health. Dr. Johnson has published several popular books about gout, uric acid, and health; his most recent is called Nature Wants Us to Be Fat (Benbella, 2022). He has also recently published a review, Controversies and Practical Management of Patients with Gout and chronic Kidney Disease, alongside Dr. Mandell. In his free time, he likes to bike, hike, play chess, and especially play guitar.
Learn more about Dr. Johnson on his website DrRichardJohnson.com and the Gout Specialists Network.
New Webinar: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Gout
Recognizing the multifaceted nature of gout and its intricate links to other health issues, a panel of experts recently convened to explore approaches to gout management.
High Uric Acid: It’s A Lot More Than Gout Flares
By: Joan McTigue, MS, PA-C
When most people think of a gout flare, they picture an older person suffering a red, hot, painful, swollen joint—often of the big toe, ankle, or knee.
