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indahfth @indahfth (11161) • Indonesia 23 May 10

Many herbal drug ads around us. For slimming, gout, ulcers, and even tuberculosis. Almost always followed by a natural supplement without side effects. It really safe to consume?

herbal drug

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GoutPal Herbal preparations are definitely unsafe for gout. To treat gout properly, you must lower uric acid to safe levels. There is no evidence that herbal supplements can do this. There is, however, plenty of evidence to prove that untreated high uric acid...

5 Jun 10

AjaySinghBaghel @AjaySinghBaghel (5506) • India 8 May 10

Inadequate sleep is a risk factor for childhood obesity, especially among boys, says a new study. The research says, adolescents who don't get enough sleep may gain weight. Child Health, Behavior and Development depends lot on...

inadequate sleep

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GoutPal There is also a link the other way. Obesity can cause inadequate sleep through sleep apnea. This is where you stop breathing when asleep, and this wakes you. It is more common in obese and overweight people. The resulting poor quality sleep means sleep...

15 May 10

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Iram786 @Iram786 (498) 22 Mar 10

I really don't drink water much. Maybe a glass or two every other day but I do drink a lot of Coke Zero and I was just wondering, does it HAVE to be water you drink or can it be something else? Obviously something a little...

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GoutPal As a gout sufferer, I'm very aware of the need to drink water, and I've researched it extensively. I agree with your doctor - up to a point. Water contained in other drinks still counts towards your 3 liters per day. However, you need to take account of...

1 Apr 10

LadyMarissa @LadyMarissa (12148) • United States 24 Jul 09

I have recently had a flareup of Gout. Instead of hurting in my big toe, I'm having fire in my ankles. In reading what foods cause the problem & what food to relieve the pain, I am finding that I'm NOT eating those foods to start...

a fool has themselves for a patient

gout hurts

self help for gout

self medicating

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GoutPal Thanks LadyMarissa. The sodium angle is something I ought to look into more closely. I haven't bothered up to now as I've always kept to a low salt diet. Another problem with Cheerios, and many other baked products, is the iron content. Excess iron is...

18 Mar 10

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LadyMarissa @LadyMarissa (12148) • United States 24 Jul 09

I have recently had a flareup of Gout. Instead of hurting in my big toe, I'm having fire in my ankles. In reading what foods cause the problem & what food to relieve the pain, I am finding that I'm NOT eating those foods to start...

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GoutPal @LadyMarissa, I certainly didn't mean to imply you were stupid - just a figure of speech. You have to forgive us Brits (also, I'm too 'young' on mylot for smilies :wink:) Is there a link to how you've fixed it?

17 Mar 10

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LadyMarissa @LadyMarissa (12148) • United States 24 Jul 09

I have recently had a flareup of Gout. Instead of hurting in my big toe, I'm having fire in my ankles. In reading what foods cause the problem & what food to relieve the pain, I am finding that I'm NOT eating those foods to start...

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GoutPal Water certainly helps, but the only real solution is to lower uric acid below 6mg/dL. Everything else is a lottery, with one permanent long-term loser. (must I spell out who?)

10 Mar 10

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TheRealDawn @dawnald (85130) • Shingle Springs, California 6 Nov 09

You know the thing parents sometimes do? "You should have kids just like you so you know how it feels." My dad's parents said that to him. He was a handful and so was I. I am just happy that my parents never wished that on me. My...

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GoutPal Whoever told him he needed surgery is scaremongering. In the worst cases, that have been left untreated for years, surgery is occasionally required, but only as a last resort in very few cases. And surgery does not really help gout, it just removes the...

10 Mar 10

cianoy @cianoy (513) • Philippines 28 Dec 09

Do you know of any relationships between gout and sweating?

gout

gout and sweat

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GoutPal That link has moved to http://www.goutpal.com/high-uric-acid/gout-sauna/ Although it is likely that a very small amount of uric acid is lost in sweat, it is a much lower concentration than in the blood. This means that, unless lost fluid is replaced, the...

10 Mar 10

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