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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?...
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Why is my sacroiliac joint swollen?

I am a 25 year old female. I woke up one morning unable to walk because of the shooting pain in my hip. Why is my sacroiliac joint swollen, and why could it be hurting? Should...
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What are the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in kids?

My 10 year old son is complaining of pain in his wrists and elbows, and I noticed that his skin was red around those joints. Could these be symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?
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Why does juvenile arthritis cause rashes?

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis last year after experiencing swelling, joint pain, and stiffness. But last week, she woke up with a rash that looks very similar...
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How can I prevent gout attacks?

I'm a 48 year old male and suffers from gout. I am looking for ways to control my gout myself. How can I prevent gout attacks?
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Could the pain in my joints be gout?

I'm 50 years old, and both my big toe and hips really hurt. Could the pain in my joints be gout? These areas also look swollen and I haven't taken any falls to cause this.
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How is polymyalgia rheumatica treated?

I was diagnosed with polymyalgia when I turned 52 years old (now I'm 54), and I'm taking prednisone for it right now. Can exercises help in treating polymyalgia rheumatica as...
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My son has swollen joints. Is this serious?

I've noticed that my 14 year old son's joints are really swollen. It doesn't look normal, but it's not necessarily causing him pain. He says he didn't injure himself--so I'm...
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Is there a cure for gout?

I generally take medication for my gout, but it's made little progress. My doctor says that this isn't a chronic condition, but it feels like my medication (NSAIDs) is just managing...
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Can athletes get rheumatoid arthritis?

My grandfather was an athlete and his doctor diagnosed him with rheumatoid arthritis. How is this possible? He used to exercise all the time up until he turned 60, and I always...
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How is rheumatoid arthritis ruled out?

I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, and now I'm starting to exhibit the first symptoms of them. I watched my mother deal with this condition for so long, so I'm hoping...
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Can my daughter outgrow juvenile arthritis?

When my daughter was diagnose with juvenile arthritis, we were a little devastated, and felt that she would have this condition for the rest of her life. But because we're managing...
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Can my family doctor help me with arthritis?

My grandmother has arthritis symptoms, like slowed movements, swelling, and pain. Because she moved away from her doctor, she's having difficulties finding a new that's close...
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Can arthritis be treated with surgery?

My father has had painful arthritis for the last 4 months. Do you suggest surgery for his problem?
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Will hot fermentation help treat spondalytis?

I have spondalytis and I would like to treat it with alternative treatments, instead of the standard treatments. Will hot fermentation help treat it?
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Do natural treatments work for the healing of arthritis?

Is it advisable for one to undergo natural treatments for arthritis? Do they really work?
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Why do I hear a cracking sound in my knees? Is something wrong with me?

I can hear a strange cracking sound in my knees. Is this a sign of aging, or could this be a different condition entirely?
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What is the treatment for hand osteoarthritis?

I have been diagnosed with hand osteoarthritis. What is the course of treatment for this?
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I have a lot of pain in my joints. Could it be rheumatoid arthritis?

I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my joints and I'm not sure what to do. It's not severe pain, but I'm scared that this could be something worse. I also have a family...
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Is my constant body pain for real?

I have pain all over my body, and it really takes me out for the entire day. My husband thinks that this pain isn't real and that I'm just being "lazy. " Is this true? Could...
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