Does anyone Suffer from Gout

Hello!

I have been asking my Dr for ages could I be tested for Gout as if I eat certain foods my joints become so sore and inflamed and I cannot walk when it get severe has anyone or know of anyone with Gout as I am interested what some of the other symptoms are many thanks

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- - Ellen said
  - 14 Dec 2023
    9:12 am
When you feel your Dr is not taking you serious, I would consult a different Doctor for sure
- - mom212332 said
  - 16 Jan 2023
    5:15 pm
Gout causing immense swelling and pain! Can lead to needing to be drained and hospitalisation.

Alcohol, drugs & your diet are all a factor in the cause.
- - TraceyGail said
  - 16 Jan 2023
    7:21 am
A relative has it and tomatoes and alcohol make it flare up. He is on medication for it. very debiltating at times.
- - Chantal said
  - 11 Jan 2023
    9:02 pm
My father in law suffered with Gout, he would get swallon feet and legs and couldn’t walk and was in iscrutiating pain. Seafood and alcohol flared his up the most.
- - My little Button said
  - 11 Jan 2023
    12:00 pm
Yes I have Gout and I dont drink any Alcohol at all not one drop
- - mom462038 said
  - 10 Jan 2023
    9:45 pm
My sister in laws brother in law suffered from gout. I was told it was caused by excessive alcohol consumption. I remember he would get quite sick at times