Rheumatology

Every gout medication that exists today, every treatment that has given patients their lives back, started with someone who said yes to research. That person could be you. May 20 is both Clinical Trial Day and World Autoimmune Arthritis Day, and this year, we are asking our gout patients one simple question: What if your experience with gout could help millions of people live better lives? Why Gout Research Matters Right Now Gout is the ...

Most gout patients live in fear of the next attack, wondering if they’ll end up in the ER at 2 am or miss important life events because of sudden, debilitating pain. We’ve built our practice around one core promise: you shouldn’t have to suffer through flares or navigate gout alone. Expert Care: The OAOC Gout Clinic At Overlake Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, our Gout Clinic provides specialized, comprehensive care. What makes our Gout Clinic different? ...

If you're living with gout, you know how debilitating a flare can be. But did you know that even between flares, gout may still be silently damaging your joints? This hidden phase, called intercritical gout, is why ongoing management is essential, not just when you're in pain. What is Intercritical Gout? Intercritical gout is the "quiet" period between acute gout flares. You might feel perfectly fine, no pain, no swelling, no redness. But low-level inflammation ...