Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 My brother, age 63, who has not been diagnosed with IgaN yet but whose blood work is similar to mine has just been blessed (lol) with gout. He has more serious medical problems at present and has not yet been biopsied. I looked up gout on www.drkook.com and it says, in part, Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Some people are afflicted with gout due to an inherited problem with the kidneys. But many others develop gout from drinking too much alcohol or eating such high-protein foods as liver, kidneys, anchovies and sardines, Has this been a problem with others in our group? Jack (NY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 My brother, age 63, who has not been diagnosed with IgaN yet but whose blood work is similar to mine has just been blessed (lol) with gout. He has more serious medical problems at present and has not yet been biopsied. I looked up gout on www.drkook.com and it says, in part, Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Some people are afflicted with gout due to an inherited problem with the kidneys. But many others develop gout from drinking too much alcohol or eating such high-protein foods as liver, kidneys, anchovies and sardines, Has this been a problem with others in our group? Jack (NY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I've heard of some having gout. Believe it or not, most people with kidney failure don't have gout. As I understand it, it's not just the uric acid but the tendency for it to form crystals. You can have that with or without kidney disease, and, I think people with IgAN who develop gout probably would have had it anyway - and having chronic renal insufficiency just tips the balance sooner. Pierre Re: Gout > My brother, age 63, who has not been diagnosed with IgaN yet but whose blood > work is similar to mine has just been blessed (lol) with gout. He has more > serious medical problems at present and has not yet been biopsied. > I looked up gout on www.drkook.com and it says, in part, > Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Some > people are afflicted with gout due to an inherited problem with the kidneys. But > many others develop gout from drinking too much alcohol or eating such > high-protein foods as liver, kidneys, anchovies and sardines, > Has this been a problem with others in our group? > > Jack (NY) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 By the way, I don't want to minimize the significance of it, gout that is. I had an uncle who had it. It's extremely painful. Pierre Re: Gout > I've heard of some having gout. Believe it or not, most people with kidney > failure don't have gout. As I understand it, it's not just the uric acid but > the tendency for it to form crystals. You can have that with or without > kidney disease, and, I think people with IgAN who develop gout probably > would have had it anyway - and having chronic renal insufficiency just tips > the balance sooner. > Pierre > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 By the way, I don't want to minimize the significance of it, gout that is. I had an uncle who had it. It's extremely painful. Pierre Re: Gout > I've heard of some having gout. Believe it or not, most people with kidney > failure don't have gout. As I understand it, it's not just the uric acid but > the tendency for it to form crystals. You can have that with or without > kidney disease, and, I think people with IgAN who develop gout probably > would have had it anyway - and having chronic renal insufficiency just tips > the balance sooner. > Pierre > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 By the way, I don't want to minimize the significance of it, gout that is. I had an uncle who had it. It's extremely painful. Pierre Re: Gout > I've heard of some having gout. Believe it or not, most people with kidney > failure don't have gout. As I understand it, it's not just the uric acid but > the tendency for it to form crystals. You can have that with or without > kidney disease, and, I think people with IgAN who develop gout probably > would have had it anyway - and having chronic renal insufficiency just tips > the balance sooner. > Pierre > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 My father has Gout, he's 49 yrs old, it gets so bad he can't walk for a week. He was dx while in the Army and they said it went along with high cholesterol and bad eating habbits. I did not know there was a link between Gout and kidney problems. Thank you. BRANDY > My brother, age 63, who has not been diagnosed with IgaN yet but whose blood > work is similar to mine has just been blessed (lol) with gout. He has more > serious medical problems at present and has not yet been biopsied. > I looked up gout on www.drkook.com and it says, in part, > Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Some > people are afflicted with gout due to an inherited problem with the kidneys. But > many others develop gout from drinking too much alcohol or eating such > high-protein foods as liver, kidneys, anchovies and sardines, > Has this been a problem with others in our group? > > Jack (NY) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 My father has Gout, he's 49 yrs old, it gets so bad he can't walk for a week. He was dx while in the Army and they said it went along with high cholesterol and bad eating habbits. I did not know there was a link between Gout and kidney problems. Thank you. BRANDY > My brother, age 63, who has not been diagnosed with IgaN yet but whose blood > work is similar to mine has just been blessed (lol) with gout. He has more > serious medical problems at present and has not yet been biopsied. > I looked up gout on www.drkook.com and it says, in part, > Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Some > people are afflicted with gout due to an inherited problem with the kidneys. But > many others develop gout from drinking too much alcohol or eating such > high-protein foods as liver, kidneys, anchovies and sardines, > Has this been a problem with others in our group? > > Jack (NY) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 My father has Gout, he's 49 yrs old, it gets so bad he can't walk for a week. He was dx while in the Army and they said it went along with high cholesterol and bad eating habbits. I did not know there was a link between Gout and kidney problems. Thank you. BRANDY > My brother, age 63, who has not been diagnosed with IgaN yet but whose blood > work is similar to mine has just been blessed (lol) with gout. He has more > serious medical problems at present and has not yet been biopsied. > I looked up gout on www.drkook.com and it says, in part, > Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Some > people are afflicted with gout due to an inherited problem with the kidneys. But > many others develop gout from drinking too much alcohol or eating such > high-protein foods as liver, kidneys, anchovies and sardines, > Has this been a problem with others in our group? > > Jack (NY) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least diagnosed for 3 months). In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also on them and speak as highly as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least diagnosed for 3 months). In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also on them and speak as highly as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least diagnosed for 3 months). In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also on them and speak as highly as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 A couple of years ago after a night out with my baby sister I ended up in the ER for my right big toe. It was hurting so bad and didn't want anything to touch it. The doctor in the ER told me I had Gout. When I got back to my house in Texas, the doctor there told me it was gout. So when I move back to Maine I saw a doctor who treated me for gout for about a year only to be told that it might not be gout. So I was taking meds that I night not of had to. I havn't had it freak out in awhile so I still not sure if its gout or something else. (hard to find out when it being good (not that I am complaining about it being good)). So I can feel for anyone who has gout. I was to to watch what I ate and keep an eye on my drinking (which I do anyhow that night was an expection). Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 A couple of years ago after a night out with my baby sister I ended up in the ER for my right big toe. It was hurting so bad and didn't want anything to touch it. The doctor in the ER told me I had Gout. When I got back to my house in Texas, the doctor there told me it was gout. So when I move back to Maine I saw a doctor who treated me for gout for about a year only to be told that it might not be gout. So I was taking meds that I night not of had to. I havn't had it freak out in awhile so I still not sure if its gout or something else. (hard to find out when it being good (not that I am complaining about it being good)). So I can feel for anyone who has gout. I was to to watch what I ate and keep an eye on my drinking (which I do anyhow that night was an expection). Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 A couple of years ago after a night out with my baby sister I ended up in the ER for my right big toe. It was hurting so bad and didn't want anything to touch it. The doctor in the ER told me I had Gout. When I got back to my house in Texas, the doctor there told me it was gout. So when I move back to Maine I saw a doctor who treated me for gout for about a year only to be told that it might not be gout. So I was taking meds that I night not of had to. I havn't had it freak out in awhile so I still not sure if its gout or something else. (hard to find out when it being good (not that I am complaining about it being good)). So I can feel for anyone who has gout. I was to to watch what I ate and keep an eye on my drinking (which I do anyhow that night was an expection). Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hi Thanks for posting your experience. I always get the feeling people don't believe gout and IgAN are unrelated. Good luck. Pierre Re: Gout > I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least > diagnosed for 3 months). > In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned > thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far > as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection > between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit > and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously > painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 > " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per > day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to > take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric > acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also > on them and speak as highly as I do. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hi Thanks for posting your experience. I always get the feeling people don't believe gout and IgAN are unrelated. Good luck. Pierre Re: Gout > I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least > diagnosed for 3 months). > In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned > thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far > as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection > between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit > and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously > painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 > " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per > day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to > take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric > acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also > on them and speak as highly as I do. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hi Thanks for posting your experience. I always get the feeling people don't believe gout and IgAN are unrelated. Good luck. Pierre Re: Gout > I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least > diagnosed for 3 months). > In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned > thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far > as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection > between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit > and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously > painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 > " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per > day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to > take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric > acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also > on them and speak as highly as I do. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hi Jack, Sorry to hear your brother probably also has IgAN. As to the gout, I have not been afflicted with it, but I understand it is very painful. I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hi Jack, Sorry to hear your brother probably also has IgAN. As to the gout, I have not been afflicted with it, but I understand it is very painful. I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hi Jack, Sorry to hear your brother probably also has IgAN. As to the gout, I have not been afflicted with it, but I understand it is very painful. I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 It's good to have a gout expert on board. Unfortunately, it's something I know next to nothing about (and am quite willing to keep that way!). Curious how many kidney patients seem to have problems with it, however. I'm not sure whether it's mere coincidence or whether there really is a correlation. Cy Re: Gout > I have had gout for 10+ years. I have had IGAN for 3 months (at least > diagnosed for 3 months). > In my experience of gout there are many different causes. The old fashioned > thought was it was alcohol related, that is no longer modern thinking. As far > as I know, and I have discussed it with my nephrologist, there is no connection > between these two diseases. In my experience, treatment of gout is very hit > and miss. It sometimes works, sometimes takes a long time. It is a horrendously > painful disease. The best treatment is prevention. I used to get 1 or 2 > " attacks " a year. For the last 4 years I have been on one Allopurinol tablet per > day, prescribed by my doctor, and have not had a recurrence since. You have to > take these pills every day for the rest of your life, but they stop the uric > acid build up in joints, and work fantastically well. I know others who are also > on them and speak as highly as I do. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Gout as a medical condition has nothing to do with kidney failure. However, having kidney failure does exacerbate the conditions that might cause gout in some people. Just taking a diuretic, as many kidney patients do, can also cause symptoms of gout. Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Gout as a medical condition has nothing to do with kidney failure. However, having kidney failure does exacerbate the conditions that might cause gout in some people. Just taking a diuretic, as many kidney patients do, can also cause symptoms of gout. Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Gout as a medical condition has nothing to do with kidney failure. However, having kidney failure does exacerbate the conditions that might cause gout in some people. Just taking a diuretic, as many kidney patients do, can also cause symptoms of gout. Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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