Gout Awareness Day
Gout affects more than 12 million Americans. On May 22, join the Alliance for Gout Awareness in spreading the word about the disease, its debilitating effects, and how people can manage it.
Here’s what you can do
Explore Gout Awareness Day Resources
Gout Affects the Whole Body
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How Gout Affects the Whole Body
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Gout & the Whole Body: Survey Results
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Participate on Social Media
There are several ways to get involved on social media:
Update Profile Photo: Click an image below, then right click and choose “save image as.” Choose a destination on your computer, such as your desktop or a folder, and click save. Then, post as your Facebook or Twitter profile picture as you would any other image.
Post on Social Media: Join the #GoutAwarenessDay conversation and follow the #GoutandtheBody using our shareable social media graphics and suggested social media posts.
Suggested Social Posts
- Today is #GoutAwarenessDay! Ready to get involved? This toolkit from @goutalliance can help you manage your condition: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
- DYK? Uric acid buildup can lead to kidney failure if left untreated. #Gout and your kidneys go hand in hand. This #GoutAwarenessDay, read more about #GoutandtheBody: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
- 58% of people living with #gout experience anxiety, depression or hopelessness; #Gout patients should not suffer in silence. Take some time this #GoutAwarenessDay to learn more about #GoutandtheBody: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
- How much do you know about gout? Take some time on #GoutAwarenessDay to learn about the condition that affects over 12 million Americans. https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
- #Gout is a systematic, chronic disease that lingers! Seeking care to manage gout can reduce the risk of other serious diseases. Discover more about #GoutandtheBody this #GoutAwarenessDay: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
Learn More About Gout
Gout’s painful attacks can be debilitating. AGA’s resources explain how gout affects patients and how they can find relief.
Common Access Barriers in Gout
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Resources for Gout Patients
Inside this packet you’ll find resources from our member organizations…
Gout & Mental Health
Gout can take a mental toll on patients. More awareness…
Gout & Heart Disease
Uncontrolled gout hurts more than just the joints. It also…
Improving Gout Management & Reducing Stigma
The Alliance for Gout Awareness and its members recommend working…
Share Your Story
Do you have experience with gout? We want to hear from you! Share your story.
Download a Poster
Use these posters in your health care office or in your community.


Partner Resources
Explore AGA’s partner resources to learn more about gout management.
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