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Gout video library
Discover the ins and outs of gout through our comprehensive video collection. Whether your recently diagnosed or looking for better ways to manage gout, our expert-led videos offer valuable insights about living with gout.
Let's talk about gout
In this collection of videos, we ask both people living with gout and health professional’s important questions about gout. In these videos we explore what gout is, how it is diagnosed, common myths about gout and treatment options. Watch, learn and get the facts you need to help navigate gout with confidence.
Introduction to gout:
Meet the people who will be answering questions about gout and sharing valuable insights from their personal gout journeys. From diagnosis to daily management, hear about the ups and downs of living with gout.
What is Gout?
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and impact of gout on your joints. Understand how uric acid buildup leads to painful flare-ups and what you can do to manage them.
Myths about gout:
Debunking common myths about gout. From misconceptions about who can get gout and what causes it, learn to the truth about gout to help you manage it more confidently.
Stigma:
Explore the social and emotional challenges faced by people with gout. Learn how to overcome stigma and misconceptions, and find support in managing this often misunderstood condition.
Gout Diagnosis:
Learn how gout is diagnosed and understand why getting an accurate diagnosis is the crucial first step towards managing gout.
Treatment:
Learn about the importance of managing gout with medicine to lower uric acid levels and prevent future flares.
Staying on treatment:
Learn about the importance of staying on medication to effectively treat gout long-term. Hear personal stories about the consequences of going off treatment.
Untreated Gout
Learn about the potential consequences of untreated gout, including more flare-ups, joint damage, and other health issues. Experts talk about why it is important to treat gout to prevent long-term complications.
Flares:
Understand what happens during a gout flare, how to recognise early signs, and learn effective strategies for managing these painful episodes. Hear firsthand accounts of coping with flares.
Triggers:
Identify common gout triggers and learn how to plan for them or manage them. Discover how diet, lifestyle, and other factors can influence gout flares and overall management of the condition.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle
Learn about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle to help manage gout and improve your overall health.
My Gout Journey
In this video series, people living with gout share their personal stories of living with this often-misunderstood condition. From initial diagnosis to their life today, you will hear about the impact of gout on daily life and the importance of effective management.
Whether you have been recently diagnosed or living with gout for many years, these stories offer valuable insights, practical advice and provide support for the gout community.
First Experience:
Hear personal accounts from people who have lived with gout for many years. Learn about the signs and symptoms that led to a gout diagnosis.
Reaction to a diagnosis:
Hear personal reactions and feelings to receiving a gout diagnosis. These personal reflections shed light on the mental and emotional journey of being diagnosed with gout.
Starting treatment:
Learn about the process of starting treatment for gout. These personal stories offer a look at what its like to begin managing this condition.
Continuing treatment:
Learn about the importance of staying on treatment to effectively manage gout and prevent flares. Hear personal insights and motivations for staying on track with your treatment plan.
Managing flares:
Hear personal experiences of dealing with gout flares and the strategies used to manage them. These stories highlight what it’s like to cope with one of the most challenging aspects of gout.
My life now:
Hear personal reflections on the journey with gout as participants share how they manage the condition today. This video highlights how effectively managing gout can lead to a better quality of life.
Advice to others:
Hear valuable advice from people living with gout. From regular management with health professionals to staying on medication to staying active, this video highlights the about the importance of a holistic and consistent approach to gout management.
My Gout Journey full video:
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one or simply seeking information, this video offers valuable insights from real people who know what it’s like to live with gout.
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