“What's the best way to prevent a gout flare-up?”
I'm 37, and I have chronic attacks of gout. Right now, I'm on colchicine to manage it. Are there ways for me to prevent an attack of gout that I can do, alongside medications?
1 Answer
Weight control is important
Exercise as well
Avoid heavy use of Alcohol
Diet can help - avoid Purine-rich foods
BUT most effective strategy is with Uric Acid lowering meds, such as allopurinol or febuxostat
If uric acid levels are not lowered to 5.5 or lower, gouty attacks may continue
And poorly controlled gout leads to preventable complications
Exercise as well
Avoid heavy use of Alcohol
Diet can help - avoid Purine-rich foods
BUT most effective strategy is with Uric Acid lowering meds, such as allopurinol or febuxostat
If uric acid levels are not lowered to 5.5 or lower, gouty attacks may continue
And poorly controlled gout leads to preventable complications
