Gout secondary to PTSD in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- In the video Leah discusses the relationship between Gout and PTSD as it relates to VA disability claims. As a US Army veteran and physician assistant with experience as a compensation and pension examiner, she explains that gout is a type of arthritis characterized by severe pain, swelling, and tenderness, often occurring in the big toe, and can be exacerbated by factors like diet and alcohol consumption, which are common in those suffering from PTSD due to compensatory behaviors such as overeating or increased alcohol use to cope with mental health conditions. Leah also touches on how these lifestyle changes associated with PTSD can lead to obesity, which is a risk factor for developing gout.
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Had my 1st gout attack in 2015 when I was skinny from exercising and diet. Woke up one morning and was getting out of bed and fell on the floor because I couldn’t stand up. Look like someone took a 2x4 to my whole foot and beat it really good. Really swollen and beet red. Finally got put on meds in 2019, since then I have only had 1 flare up since then. Thanks for the video 👍🏻
Sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Thank you for making this helpful video! If you have all the things going on you mentioned like Hypertension, Alcohol Usage Disorder and Obesity how do you know which one to fike Gout as a secondary too? Thanks in advance for your answer.
Sometimes they can all be relevant. Thank you for watching
Thanks for the info,and your pretty 😊
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching!
No problem, I’m in the process of medically retiring out the military with 20 years. Your videos really help!!
@@charlessmith-wk1dh Congrats on the retirement and I am happy to hear the videos are helpful!! Best of luck to you!
Can you do a video identifying how being overweight due to service-connected hypothyroidism can contribute to gout?
I will add this to the list sir!
What kind of doctor for the choking on everything / nothing, stomach not moving, from dih./constip. Been told have hatial hernia, maybe more. Chronic. Exposure cutting and welding galvanized zinc without exhaust for years AD.
I am so sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
@@prestigeveteranmedical Can you help with this please
@@myobmyob2215 Hey sir if you would like more information on our process please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
I'm already 100% PT, but in my final rating the VA lower my PTSD to 50% should I try to get a higher rating for PTSD at this point?? Thank you!
That is tough sir. It is really based upon your individual circumstances
As a client who received a nexus letter from your organization I would like to discuss my situation with for additional services.
How can I cut through all the agents, aides, councelors, middle men and women and talk to you?
You can reach out to your assigned medical expert the same way you did previously if you need additional assistance. I am not sure what you mean by your last comment but we do not employee and counselors, agents, aids or middle men.
Yup, my ptsd caused gout, got, 10, 10, 10, 30 for each knee and ankle
Glad you got service connected. Thank you for watching
I have had gout since I was 30 years old five years after leaving the navy. No one in my family history has ever had it
I am so sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching and best of luck with this
I got a question PTSD is a mental condition and gout is kind of arthritis if you have bad anxiety disorder and depression and develop kind of joint arthritis can be secondary to you mental health issue?
Hi sir that is a great question. Did you watch the video? There is a detailed discussion about the relationship in the video
I have PTSD but I don't eat red meat no alcohol , but I have had weight gain , but my ankles/feet are swollen, I've been tested for CHF it was negative , what test can I get to rule out gout
@@keithphillips8049 You would need to follow up with your doctor and ask him.
@@keithphillips8049 could be a kidney function condition or something else. You need to be evaluated.
Just had uric acid test and it shows my level to be 8.2 does this mean I have Gout...I experience pain in my big toes but I also have Hallux Valgus as well.
I am so sorry to hear this sir. I am not sure you will want to follow up with your doctor to know for sure
If your claim is deferred is that good or bad ??
Hi sir it can be either. Thank you for watching!
@prestigeveteranmedical ok thanks.. I just thought it was odd .. I have a diagnosis from a VA doctor for severe ptsd. alright thanks anyway