Kicking Gout in the Acid
Kicking Gout in the Acid
Podcast Description
Learn more about gout causes, symptoms, and treatment with Gout Education Society Chairman, Larry Edwards, MD, MACR, MACP, alongside other gout experts from across the world.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of gout including its causes, symptoms, and management strategies. Episode topics range from the basics of gout progression to myths surrounding the disease, and coexisting health conditions like diabetes and heart disease that complicate treatment. Specific episodes highlight the importance of early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment adherence.
Learn more about gout causes, symptoms, and treatment with Gout Education Society Chairman, Larry Edwards, MD, MACR, MACP, alongside other gout experts from across the world.
Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to not only those with gout, but for those treating the disease as well. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, care for someone suffering, or are a medical professional treating the disease, the Kicking Gout in the Acid podcast can help you learn more.
This episode of Kicking Gout in the Acid features a conversation between Dr. Larry Edwards and Gary Ho, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Gout Support Group of America. The two explore the connection between gout and mental health, highlighting the emotional toll of the disease, the stigma patients face, and the importance of correcting misconceptions. The episode features a candid conversation with a gout patient and offers insights for both patients and healthcare professionals on improving care and understanding
Key Takeaways:
The impact of gout goes beyond physical symptoms. Chronic pain, frequent flares and physical limitations also lead to mental anguish, which can be compounded through feeling unheard or dismissed by healthcare providers.
The stigma surrounding gout is often tied to outdated beliefs about diet and overindulgence. Many physicians also hold biases. Despite clear evidence that gout is a genetic disease, the stigma surrounding the disease leads to shame and guilt in those with the disease.
Misdiagnoses or dismissals of symptoms can occur, so it’s important for patients to monitor their flares and medical professionals to take patient-reported symptoms seriously.
Don’t give up—find your voice, seek support, and advocate for your health. There are resources for those dealing with the disease. Find support through the Gout Support Group of America, the Gout Education Society and other organizations.
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Looking for nearby gout specialists? Find rheumatologists, nephrologists and more via the Gout Specialists Network.
Educational Materials:
Gout Patient Brochure
Medical Professional Guide
Crystal Clear Checklist
Kicking Gout in the Acid is sponsored by Sobi.
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