Top 10 Gout Myths:

1) Gout is curable. About 90% of gout cases are caused by genetic abnormalities that cause you to have too much uric acid in your body. These cases are called primary gout and are not curable. The other 10% are called secondary gout. These cases of gout are caused by an underlying medical condition, many of which are serious, and may be curable. It is also possible for primary gout to be made worse by a secondary cause. Beating Gout lists common secondary causes of gout as well as the best treatments for primary gout.

2) "Natural" or herbal" treatments are better than all those gout drugs. Colchicine, a drug commonly used to treat gout is made from the bulb of the autumn crocus flower (scientific name: Colchicum autumnale) and is a "natural" treatment that has been used for over 2000 years. Despite this, Colchicine is a highly toxic substance that causes nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea in 100% of people that take it at a high dose. Other natural treatments may also be even more dangerous. The truth is that drugs used to treat gout can be dangerous, but if taken properly, they can be safe and highly effective treatments for gout. Most gout attacks can be stopped in hours, not days or weeks. Beating Gout describes the best, scientifically proven medications and treatments for gout attacks as well as the risks and how to avoid them.

3) Allopurinol makes gout attacks stop right away. Actually, allopurinol and other uric acid lowering medications can increase gout attacks in the short run, but eventually, over the long run usually stops them. Most people experience more attacks when they first start taking these medications, then stop taking them, figuring that they are not working. To prevent this increase in attacks, you need to use prophylactic treatment for the first 3-12 months after starting allopurinol or other uric acid lowering treatment. Beating Gout describes the best uric acid lowering treatments and prophylaxis to prevent this increase in attacks, to stop your attacks as quickly as possible and help prevent them from ever happening again.

4) If you stay way from seafood and beer your gout will go away. It is true that seafood and beer make gout attacks more common and more severe, but for the 90% with primary gout, this isn't enough. Also, new research has shown that diet has a much smaller impact on gout than previously thought. Historically, it was recommended that people with gout eat a "low purine" diet, but new research has shown that this may not be the best choice. Beating Gout describes all the latest research findings on how diet affects gout.

5) If you have gout, you should stay away from all alcohol. It's true that beer is very bad. If you have gout, you should never drink beer. But some alcoholic beverages can actually slightly decrease your chances of having gout attacks. Beating Gout outlines the latest findings of the effects of alcohol on gout.

6) Other than the pain of a gout attack, gout really doesn't cause any other problems. New research reveals that the cause of gout, a condition known as hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels), may be the catalyst for a long list of deadly diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney failure and others. Beating Gout goes over the evidence and shows you what to do to reduce your risks.

7) I am overweight but that doesn't have anything to do with my gout. Actually, excess weight is a major cause of increased uric acid levels. Plus, excess weight and gout together predispose you to other major health problems. Beating Gout shows how weight, gout and health are interrelated.

8) When a gout attack starts, there is nothing you can do but wait it out. Actually, gout attacks can be stopped as quickly as they start if you know how to stop them. Quick treatment with the right medications is key to stopping an attack in hours with little pain. Any delay may mean your attack will last for days or longer. Beating Gout shows you how to best stop gout attacks immediately.

9) Foods high in proteins are bad for gout. Food high in proteins actually lower uric acid levels and is good for gout. What matters is where the proteins come from. Beating Gout discusses the best sources of proteins to lower uric acid levels and reduce gout.

10) Medical science knows very little about gout. Actually, of all the thousands of diseases out there, gout is one of the best understood diseases. Doctors and scientists know exactly what causes the disease and how it progresses. What has happened over the years is that science has become bored with gout and little research has occurred since the 1970’s and 80’s. Doctors have collectively “forgotten” how to properly manage the disease. Lately however, there has been a resurgence of interest, new medications are being developed and new research is being conducted. However, one research study showed that as many as 78% of doctors are still managing gout improperly. Beating Gout is an effort to change that by giving patients the tools they need to manage their gout properly.

Your health is your responsibility. Beating Gout is an effort to put accurate information in your hands to help your conquer this disease. Over three hundred medical journal articles and medical texts where reviewed to make this book the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date source of information for the gout sufferer while avoiding complex and confusing technical jargon. Order your copy today and beat your gout!

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