Gout Forum
The gout forum is your place to discuss all the gouty information you read at GoutPal.com.
More than that, it is a place where you can ask questions about your own gout, and clarify points made here, or anywhere else on the Internet.
The forum itself is very easy to use, but you will get more out of it if you follow some simple guidelines.
The secret of getting the best gout discussion is what you put into it. Though I have written some forum guidelines, most is common sense.
If you make your question clear, and add as much relevant information as you can, you will get answers much more quickly.
Like this website, the gouty arthritis forums are divided into different sections. It is a good idea to look at the first few topics in each forum to see what is currently being discussed. You will often find that we are discussing the very thing that is concerning you, and you can easily join that discussion.
It is a good idea to register before you post as this means that your message is displayed immediately. You can still join the discussions without registering, but then your message will need my approval, which occasionally gets delayed when I’m busy.
I will describe the different sections in a moment, but if you have a question that you need an answer to, and you are not sure what section to go to, please use the Please Help My Gout! forum.
Colchicine Crisis
For USA residents who need colchicine for their health and cannot afford or accept Colcrys. This is, hopefully, a temporary section to cover matters regarding the current colchicine crisis in the United States
| Click To View | Forum Description | Click To Start New Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| United States Colchicine Sources | Suppliers of quality assured colchicine delivered to US addresses. | New United States Colchicine Sources topic |
| Colchicine Campaign | Ways to persuade government and the pharmaceutical industry that colchicine must remain generic. | New Colchicine Campaign topic |
Gout Forum
To discuss all aspects of gout.
| Click To View | Forum Description | Click To Start New Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Please Help My Gout! | If you’re in despair, and don’t know where to turn, leave a message here. Don’t bother searching for the right place to post – just ask here. To get the best answers, please read the gout forum guidelines before you post. | New Please Help My Gout! topic |
| Gout Diet | Discuss all aspects of gout food and gout diet. | New Gout Diet topic |
| Gout Cures | What works for you? Discuss gout medications and treatments for pain relief or uric acid lowering. | New Gout Cures topic |
| Gout Symptoms | Discuss gout symptoms, causes, diagnosis and triggers. | New Gout Symptoms topic |
| Gout Related | Discuss how other conditions, e.g. heart disease and kidney disease, affect gout and how they can be affected by gout. | New Gout Related topic |
| Uric Acid | Discuss the nature of uric acid and how it affects gout. | New Uric Acid topic |
| Your Gout | General chat about your gout experiences. Share your views and opinions about gout here. | New Your Gout topic |
General Forum
To discuss anything not directly related to gout.
| Click To View | Forum Description | Click To Start New Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Wish List | What extra would you like to see on www.GoutPal.com or Gout Pal Interactive? What should be removed. I appreciate all suggestions for improvements. | New Wish List topic |
| Tech Stuff | Anything about using the GoutPal and Gout Pal Interactive websites. | New Tech Stuff topic |
| Water Cooler | Got something on your mind that isn’t gout related? Talk about it here. Still no spam though! | New Water Cooler topic |
| Guest Book | A place to leave GoutPal a message, that doesn’t need a reply. I’ll also post some of the comments I’ve received by email. | New Guest Book topic |
Next Gout Forum Steps
You now know that you have the support of free gout health forums.
Use the forums whenever you have a question, but also keep returning to share your gout experiences.
Practical experience of what has worked well, or what to avoid, is always better than out-of-date advice from people who have never suffered gout.
You can make it even better.
Read the gout forum guidelines, then get posting!