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As part of the ongoing quest for all of us to learn about this disease, I'm just curious if anyone else has a similar combination of ailments that I do? Perhaps there are some correlations and connections that we can share with our respective medical caregivers?
I'll start:
– I was born with thin and flat feet. I wear a 13A shoe. Now that I mention it, that seems like a long, narrow path for blood to reach my toes!
– The summer I turned 14, I was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter's disease. I grew 4″ in my knees in one year, and my knees were very tender. I had similar symptoms in my heels, and my athletic career was done for my sophmore year in high school. I'm 6'3″ now (another long blood path!)
– At 34, I was diagnosed with premature arthritis in my knees. I was advised to avoid stairs, running and jumping and was put on glucosomine-chondroitin for pretty much forever, but I plan to switch over to hyaluric acid soon.
– Also around 34, I developed eczema, and annoying skin condition on my hands, which leads to cracking and peeling and sometimes even bleeding.
– At 35, I was diagnosed with gout after returing home from a trip to Argentina where I had (GREAT!) beef almost daily. ( Send me a private message if you want travel tips.)
– At 40, a periodontist recommended that I have a deep cleaning followed by expensive gum surgery. This was especially disappointing, as I have had problem gums all my life and have worked diligently to keep them healthy.
So that's three “bone-related” conditions right there. I wonder if there is any link? Anyone see a familiar pattern?
Interesting list, and I cannot add much to it.
However, though gout manifests itself, amongst other things, in bone-eroding uric acid deposits, it is really a metabolic disorder.
The metabolic reasons for producing too much uric acid are unclear, but they are becoming more understood with each passing year. Genetics is a very complex subject – way beyond me – but several different genes have been associated with uric acid processing in the kidneys.
The fact that this can be exacerbated by poor diet is often overplayed, but something we should all be aware of, though not fixated by.
Perhaps the genetic disorders that influence excess uric acid are linked to other conditions. It is usually very difficult to separate nature from nurture, so assessing whether we were born to have gout, or brought it on ourselves is often difficult.
In my view, the only positive thing we can do is insist on good uric acid control and respect ourselves through better diet if this is an issue. We cannot, at least yet, change our genetic makeup.
Sorry this is not much help in answering your question. Perhaps others with several health conditions can chip in.
As part of the ongoing quest for all of us to learn about this disease, I’m just curious if anyone else has a similar combination of ailments that I do? Perhaps there are some correlations and connections that we can share with our respective medical caregivers?
I’ll start:
– I was born with thin and flat feet. I wear a 13A shoe. Now that I mention it, that seems like a long, narrow path for blood to reach my toes!
– The summer I turned 14, I was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter’s disease. I grew 4″ in my knees in one year, and my knees were very tender. I had similar symptoms in my heels, and my athletic career was done for my sophmore year in high school. I’m 6’3″ now (another long blood path!)
– At 34, I was diagnosed with premature arthritis in my knees. I was advised to avoid stairs, running and jumping and was put on glucosomine-chondroitin for pretty much forever, but I plan to switch over to hyaluric acid soon.
– Also around 34, I developed eczema, and annoying skin condition on my hands, which leads to cracking and peeling and sometimes even bleeding.
– At 35, I was diagnosed with gout after returing home from a trip to Argentina where I had (GREAT!) beef almost daily. ( Send me a private message if you want travel tips.)
– At 40, a periodontist recommended that I have a deep cleaning followed by expensive gum surgery. This was especially disappointing, as I have had problem gums all my life and have worked diligently to keep them healthy.
So that’s three “bone-related” conditions right there. I wonder if there is any link? Anyone see a familiar pattern?
Interesting list, and I cannot add much to it.
However, though gout manifests itself, amongst other things, in bone-eroding uric acid deposits, it is really a metabolic disorder.
The metabolic reasons for producing too much uric acid are unclear, but they are becoming more understood with each passing year. Genetics is a very complex subject – way beyond me – but several different genes have been associated with uric acid processing in the kidneys.
The fact that this can be exacerbated by poor diet is often overplayed, but something we should all be aware of, though not fixated by.
Perhaps the genetic disorders that influence excess uric acid are linked to other conditions. It is usually very difficult to separate nature from nurture, so assessing whether we were born to have gout, or brought it on ourselves is often difficult.
In my view, the only positive thing we can do is insist on good uric acid control and respect ourselves through better diet if this is an issue. We cannot, at least yet, change our genetic makeup.
Sorry this is not much help in answering your question. Perhaps others with several health conditions can chip in.
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Yes, I'm seeing a familiar pattern
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