gout

kingham

I have really had gout in my knee i still have some pain have been constapated after i was relived the pain went is this by utica aside Nigel

DebbieM

Hi @kingham

Welcome to the online community - glad to have you joining us.

You say you have gout and are wondering about a link between urate levels and constipation.

You may find some information here on the website:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/gout/

Our forum members may have some experience of what you've described but you can also try our helpline is you like - freephone and open Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm (excluding bank holidays).

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/gout/

Let us know if you get any answers and share back with us as it might help other people experiencing similar symptoms.

Best Wishes

Debbie :)

dreamdaisy

Constipation is not necessarily linked to gout (my husband has it from time to time and the naproxen he takes to shift it does not cause constipation) whereas I am constantly constipated thanks to my pan relief (co-codamol) which I take to ease the pain of arthritis. DD