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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.
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.
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.
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.
Vic
Vic's gout began while on holiday around 25 years ago. He did not want to take allopurinol at first but began taking it after a very bad attack. He now feels more in control of his gout and tries to just get on with life.
Vic is married and lives with his wife. He works as a self-employed lecturer. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
John X
John has been experiencing attacks of gout for about 10 years. He has had about 15 attacks in the last 12 months. Gout attacks, combined with a recent stroke, have had a big impact on his everyday life. His GP recently suggested that he starts taking allopurinol.
John is divorced and lives with his partner. He has three children. He is not currently working due to health reasons, and previously worked as a Sales Rep. Ethnic background/nationality:...
Naresh
Naresh was diagnosed with gout in 1974 when he was 25. He has had attacks in his feet, knees and arms. Naresh takes 100mg allopurinol every day, and manages attacks by taking naproxen or colchicine. He has had three attacks of gout in the last 12 months.
Naresh is married and lives with his wife and one of their three children. He is retired and previously worked in as an Engineer. Ethnic background/nationality: Asian British
Peter Y
Peter experienced his first attack of gout when he was on holiday abroad with family and friends. He takes diclofenac to manage his attacks and drinks plenty of fluids. He has had three attacks in the last 12 months.
Peter is married and lives with his wife. He has two children. Peter is semi-retired and works part-time as a University Professor. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.