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Dee
Dee was diagnosed with gout at the age of 40. She initially took preventative medication but now self-manages the condition, through a healthy lifestyle. She takes anti-inflammatories if necessary.
Dee is married and lives with her husband. She works as a University Lecturer. Ethnic background/nationality: dual White British/South African.
Dr Edward Roddy
Dr Edward Roddy explains what gout is, and why attacks happen. He talks about why it is important to treat gout in the long-term as well as during attacks and describes different treatment options. He also explains current theories about why gout most commonly affects the big toe joint.
Dr Edward Roddy is an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust, and Clinical Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology at Keele University.
Dr Samantha Hider
Dr Samantha Hider explains who gets gout, and how it should be diagnosed and monitored. She also talks about some of the other health issues that are associated with gout, and what checks may be done to look for them.
Dr Samantha Hider is an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust, and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Rheumatology at Keele University. Her research interests include the...
Hazel
Hazel has had gout for around seven years. Many members of her family, in the Philippines, also have gout. Gout has a huge impact on Hazel's life, including where she lives and works, what she eats and her plans to have a baby.
Hazel is married and lives with her husband. She works as a researcher. Ethnic background/nationality: Asian Filipino.
Shirley x
Shirley has had gout for around fifteen years. She take allopurinol as a preventative medication, which keeps it under control. Gout is not a priority for Shirley as she has other health conditions.
Shirley is married and lives with her husband. She has three children. She is retired, and previously worked as a teacher and social worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Runibunar
Runibunar had pain for a number of years, which was diagnosed as gout when he moved to the United Kingdom from the Philippines. He takes 900mg of allopurinol, but still has some attacks, which affect his job, working in a warehouse.
Runibunar is married and lives with his wife and three children. He works in a warehouse at a distribution centre. Ethnic background/nationality: Asian British.
Sam
Sam's gout started a few years ago and she take allopurinol to reduce the number of attacks. She feels a bit embarrassed about being a woman with gout and would like to be able to talk to other women with the condition.
Sam is married and lives with her husband, son and daughter. She works as a secretary in a charity for adults with learning disabilities. Ethnic background/nationality: White Welsh.
Kate
Kate had recent attacks of gout in her hand and knee, although she had similar episodes when younger. The tablets to treat it made her feel ill. She always checks whether tablets are compatible with existing medication.
Kate is married and lives with her husband. She has one son. She is retired, and previously worked as a lollipop (school crossing) warden. Ethnic background/nationality: White Scottish.
Paula
Paula's symptoms began several years ago, but she thinks her GP did not realise how bad they were at the time. She has a kidney problem which may have increased her chances of getting gout. She tries to eat less high purine foods and has not had an attack recently.
Paula works as PA to the Chief Executive of a charity organisation. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.