While 23 to 34 million Americans have high Uric Acid (UA) levels, only 8 million actually have gout. Even when a joint suddenly swells and heats up, the only way to know it’s Gout is to remove joint fluid and find UA crystals under the microscope.
Author and admin of Goutshare who classifies himself as a genetic gout victim who occasionally enjoys a good beer and steak. Since diagnosed with Gout at the age of 29, Alfred has been seeking to gain a greater understanding of this disease and in this process share his findings with other fellow gout sufferers in hope to bring awareness to all.