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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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
