Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbation of gouty arthritis as follows: Compliance with use of assistive devices: Observe compliance with use of assistive devices, such as, cane, walker, and crutch. Use of the device can help reduce stress/weight on the inflamed joint, giving the joint an opportunity to heal. It can also improve the stability and balance, thus reducing the risk for falls & accidents in individuals with gouty arthritis. Compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbation of gouty arthritis as follows: Supplements: OTC supplements for Vitamin C and glucosamine can help with repair of the damaged joint tissues, thus contributing to improved pain control. If you are not on any of these supplements, you can check with your physician for a recommendation on the same. Lose weight: Individuals, especially when overweight, can try losing a few pounds. This can help reduce stress [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbation of gouty arthritis as follows: Control of pain and inflammation: Observe compliance with intake of pain medications, as prescribed. Individuals could be prescribed a wide range of pain medications, depending on the intensity of pain and severity of symptoms. In the initial stages of arthritis, individuals could be prescribed over-the-counter pain killers, such as, Tylenol. As the condition progresses and worsens, individuals could be prescribed stronger [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of unresolved gout as follows: Nerve damage: Tophi deposition and inflamed joints can exert pressure on the nerves running close to the joint involved, leading to neuropathy. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of neuropathy, such as, nerve pain, altered sensation, tingling& numbness along the area of distribution of the involved nerve, sharp radiating burning pain along the distribution of the nerve, and weakness of muscles supplied by the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of unresolved gout as follows: Nerve damage: Tophi deposition and inflamed joints can exert pressure on the nerves running close to the joint involved, leading to neuropathy. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of neuropathy, such as, nerve pain, altered sensation, tingling& numbness along the area of distribution of the involved nerve, sharp radiating burning pain along the distribution of the nerve, and weakness of muscles supplied by the [...]