Living Heart Healthy with Gout
Learn more about the gout-heart connection during American Heart Month. Gout does far more than inflame your joints. When you
The Challenge of Coordinated Gout Treatment
Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to
Gout and Genetics: What Your Background Might Mean
Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to
The Two-Way Street: Gout’s Impact on Renal Function – and Vice Versa
Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to
The Important Role of NSAIDs for Gout Treatment
By: Amanda Reed
We gathered everything you need to know about taking NSAIDs for gout to keep you educated and safe when experiencing a flare.
Comorbidities, Clinical Research, Patient Perspectives: Insights from ACR Convergence 2025
Thousands of rheumatologists gathered in the Windy City in late October to discuss the latest research, advancements, and breakthroughs in the field as part of ACR Convergence 2026.
Opioids and Gout: A Risky Combination
By: Lindsay N. Helget, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
A large study of Veterans Health Administration data shows that patients with gout are significantly more likely to develop chronic opioid use than those without the disease. The findings underscore the importance of optimal gout management and careful prescribing practices.
Living with Gout: Breaking the Silence on Stigma and Struggle
Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to
Understanding How Elevated Uric Acid Levels Can Cause Gout
More than 9.2 million adults in the United States live with the diagnosis of gout (also known as gouty arthritis), and its basic cause is having a high level of uric acid in the blood.
However, this condition can be treated and managed, returning normal uric acid levels to normal.
9 Gout Myths & Misconceptions, Debunked
By: Amanda Reed
Get the facts on gout, and don’t fall for the falsehoods.
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.
Demystifying Gout: Not Just About Foods
By: Gary Ho History of Gout Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, severe pain and swelling, has