Gout Triggers: Diet, Meds, and Prevention

If you’ve ever had a gout flare-up, you know the pain is unlike anything else. It feels like your joint is filled with broken glass and set on fire. I’ve seen grown men cry because they couldn't even stand the weight of a bedsheet on their big toe.

Gout isn't just an "old man's disease" from eating too much steak. It is a metabolic crisis caused by Uric Acid buildup.

The "Dirty List" of Triggers

While diet isn't the only cause, it is the match that lights the fire. High-fructose corn syrup is the biggest modern culprit—it tells your liver to produce more uric acid. Alcohol, specifically beer, is a double-whammy because it adds purines and prevents your kidneys from flushing the acid out.

Why Your Meds Matter

If you are having more than two flares a year, "dieting" is usually not enough. You need to lower the baseline level of uric acid in your blood. Medications like Allopurinol are the gold standard, but many people stop taking them because they don't see an "immediate" effect.

Consistency is the only way to prevent permanent joint damage and kidney stones.

Affording the Long-Term Solution

Gout is often a companion to other issues like high blood pressure or metabolic syndrome. Managing a "cocktail" of 3 or 4 drugs can get expensive fast.

We don't want you to "tough it out" and risk a hospital stay. Our advocacy program helps you get your gout and metabolic medications for a flat $40 a month. Stop living in fear of the next flare and start managing your uric acid for good.

Get your gout and metabolic meds for $40/mo. Check eligibility.