[sean]

Thanks Trev and Nate. The results come back early next week so I am keeping my fingers crossed. I never had kidney related symptoms but the doctor's comment about gout and kidney problems being closely related got me a little worried. It's burdensome enough dealing with gout when you are in good health otherwise.

I should also note that my new health care facility is the well reputed Cleveland Clinic. My old doctor was a quack. He had no idea how to treat gout. He would sit next to me and literally do Google searches on gout during my checkups. He would also say things like “Is it really that painful?” What a nutcase. He probably bought his Stanford med school diploma online.

[sean]

Thanks for the input and advice guys. Just a quick update. I saw a new doctor and he said that gout in young people is usually caused by an underlying kidney issue. How legitimate is this? I  had a number of blood tests done yesterday because the doctor wants to make sure a kidney problem is not the cause of gout. Are kidney problems and gout closely related?

This new doctor told me to hold off on the Allopurinol until my test results come back. Not sure where he is going with this.

My last attack lasted seven painful weeks. I now drink a ton of water each day. Water has been the absolute best natural gout remedy so far for me.

Anyways, my primary concern at the moment is the relationship between kidney problems and gout. I hope they find nothing. I'll keep everyone updated.

[sean]

Thanks for all the advice guys. I will try to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible. My GP told me it could be a six week wait. I am going in to the doctor on Monday again to see what options I have. This morning I woke up and 85% of the pain was gone just like that. However, I am afraid that it may return. I guess the best thing for me to do is stay positive and not let gout get to my head. I will update everyone after I see my doctor on Monday.

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