Kingly condition? Try royal pain - Tampabay.com

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Kingly condition? Try royal pain Tampabay.com Gout long was considered an affliction of wealth. Today, however, doctors and patients know it's a serious problem at all income levels, and it's on the increase. At 52, Sam Cortes has battled gout for more than 10 years. "It's a devastating disease," ...

Gout drug may help some with few treatment options - Reuters

Gout drug may help some with few treatment options Reuters Becker said doctors could test which patients had stopped responding to the drug and halt treatment to avoid unnecessary risks in people whose gout isn't getting any better. Krystexxa costs about 00 per month. Becker said patients whose symptoms ... and more »

Pain of Gout Hits More Americans: Study - ABC News

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Pain of Gout Hits More Americans: Study ABC News Hannoosh saw his doctor, and lab tests revealed high levels of uric acid in his blood. The bad news followed -- doctors diagnosed him with gout, an incapacitating condition in which crystal forms within the joints, causing inflammation and pain. ... and more »

Anakinra a useful option for refractory gout - Rheumatology Update

Anakinra a useful option for refractory gout Rheumatology Update Patients with refractory gout may benefit from off-label use of the anti-IL-1 therapy, anakinra, Australian rheumatologists report, saying it is a “welcome addition to the current arsenal of treatments”. The doctors ...