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To: Eaker
Gout ping!

His physicians recommended that he follow a strict diet, but the emperor had a voracious appetite, especially for meat. He also liked to drink large quantities of beer and wine, and he even ordered a specially designed four-handled drinking mug

13 posted on 08/03/2006 3:59:43 PM PDT by Flyer (Don't question the questioner)
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To: Flyer; TheMom
Historically, gout has been regarded as a disease of the rich because the foods that increase the risk have usually only been available in quantity to the wealthy.

So if I show my gout a pay stub, bank statement or electric bill I will be cured?

; < )

16 posted on 08/03/2006 4:24:43 PM PDT by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - Travis McGee is my friend. “You’ll never need a gun, until you need it badly.”)
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