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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.
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.
Pat was diagnosed with gout after some years of pain. She takes allopurinol and uses anti-inflammatories and painkillers to manage any attacks. She prefers to self-manage her condition but sees the GP for regular blood tests.
Pat is a nurse. She lives with her husband and son, and has three other children. She enjoys walking. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Shirley was diagnosed with gout in her late 60s, after having other forms of arthritis since she was 27. She managed the attacks with ice packs and painkillers. Since having an operation to remove a lump from her toe joint she has had less pain.
Shirley is married and lives with her husband. She has two children. She is retired, and previously worked as a Legal Secretary. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Val has had three attacks of gout in her big toe joint. She is unable to wear the shoes she used to wear before she had gout. Val takes 300mg of allopurinol every day, but does not feel confident that her gout is completely under control.
Val is married and lives with her husband and three of their six children. She is retired, and previously worked as a school Library Assistant. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Jean had two attacks of gout in her right big toe joint last year. Both of her big toe joints were replaced with artificial joints in 1998 because of arthritis. Jean takes allopurinol every day and has not experienced another attack.
Jean is widowed and lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. She is retired, and previously worked as an Accounts Manageress for a furniture company. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Jeff was diagnosed with gout 36 years ago. He has had attacks in his ankles, toes, wrists and elbow, and manages them by taking naproxen. Jeff feels that he has learnt to live with gout. He has had three attacks in the last 12 months.
Jeff lives with his wife. He is retired, and previously worked as a Marine Fitter. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Janette was diagnosed with gout about seven years ago at the age of 75. She did not want to take medication so she made changes to her diet like eating shellfish less often. She has not had an attack for two years.
Janette is single and lives alone. She is retired, and previously worked as a Counsellor and Trainer. Ethnic background/nationality: White Scottish.
Jeff experienced his first attack of gout when he was on holiday abroad in 2012 and has had three further attacks since then. He wanted to avoid long-term medication if possible, and hopes that the changes he has made to his diet will stop him from getting attacks in the future.
Jeff is married and lives with his wife and daughter. He is semi-retired and works part-time as a Veterinary Surgeon. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Eric first experienced gout in 1986 at the age of 60, when he was on holiday. Eric has continued to get attacks of gout in his feet every few months. He takes colchicine when he has an attack. Eric has had three attacks in the last 12 months.
Eric is married and has two children. He is retired, and previously worked as a Manager for an energy supply company. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
