Patient Education
Understanding your condition makes everything else easier, following a treatment plan, knowing which symptoms to report, and deciding what to ask at your next visit. These guides are written by our rheumatology team in plain language, covering arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoporosis, and more.
Does Gout Go Away on Its Own? How Long a Gout Attack Lasts, and When to Get Help
A gout flare usually calms down on its own. The gout does not. A Whittier rheumatologist explains how long attacks last, what to do tonight, and how to make them stop.
What Does Gout Feel Like? Symptoms, Look-Alikes, and How a Rheumatologist Confirms It
Sudden, searing pain in one joint, usually the big toe, often in the middle of the night. A Whittier rheumatologist describes what gout feels like, what gets mistaken for it, and what to do tonight.