Gout & E-cigaratte

[RMK]

Hi. Am new here. and also very new to forum. This is my first ever forum participation.
The reason I am here is to ask a question that I could not find any answer in the web nor ECF's previous forum thread. I've checked the forum but can't find anything discussing about "GOUT in relation to e-cig". also read the info page.

Appreciate if someone with specific same problem as mine to share your experience.

To put it simply.

1. started e-cig a year ago. it helped me cut down with my analog as forumers here term it. am happy with vaping (hope i got my terms right) and want to continue vaping
2. i have gout. even before i started vaping. but very rarely got attack (one year once thing). as i do watch my food intake. I am not overly controlling over my food intake either as i do take beef occasionally.
3. I got twice gout attacks during the first 6 months of vaping. one was bad and another was minor. I suspect that it is just coincidence. because maybe i was taking way too much meat. not sure.
4. after my second attack, i experiment with stoping vaping for a while. I've quit vaping for 6 months now. and no gout attack.
5. I want to restart vaping. already bought one from the internet. I hope the gout attack i had before while vaping is just coincidence. But if any of you knows or had similar problem. Please let me know.
6. QUESTION - anybody has had the same problem? or know anything about this? I've tried to seach the net but got no direct answers yet...

Anyway, i will update the forum if i get another gout attack (after restarting vaping back)


Thanks

 

[dormouse]

Dunno but go to the health section and use "Search Forum" there to search for Gout

Health, Safety and E-Smoking

Two threads match the search - go to each thread and do "Search Thread" to find where gout is mentioned.


However, I would first suspect dehydration. I see on the web "Dehydration often triggers a gout attack" and we know vaping is dehydrating and vapers need to drink fluids and stay hydrated. Did you dry extra non-alcohol fluids to stay hydrated when you vaped?

 

[Shamruck]

Howdy and welcome to ECF! Congrats on your decision to start vapeing again. As for your question, I personally have never heard of gout flares being attributed or related in anyway to vapeing. If I were in your shoes I would take a look at what causes a gout flare (personally I have no clue) and cross reference that, with all known chemicals in E-juice. If I found nothing to cause me concern, I would consult my physician.

 

[clever_innuendo]

I'm not a doctor or any sort of medical professional, but I agree with Dormouse. Gout is caused by a build up of uric acid in one's system. One of the best ways to keep that from happening is to drink plenty of water and avoid things that dehydrate you. E-liquid ingredients can be dehydrating, as can alcohol, and anything with caffeine, which is a diuretic. So I'd drink plenty of water and non-caffeinated beverages. (Reference: Gout Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What are gout causes and risk factors? on MedicineNet)

 

[RMK]

Thanks Dormouse. Actually i didn't notice the 'search thread' until you pointed it out. I used the 'search' on top of the web before not the 'search thread' .

found only a few related to gout. but none has an answer... I think i will try to message the forumer that had gout issues and see whether he still has it or whether he is still vaping.. the problem is i cant message until i've done more than several posts i think..

If its dehydration, then that can be worked out and will drink more after restarting vaping... hope its only that.. or better still not related to ecig at all...
Acid Oxalic... am finding out whether ecig has contents of it or can make body to produce it. cause this acid can aggrevate gout (i may be wrong but i read this somewhere.. still trying to find out more facts)..