7 Famous People with Gout
Without Benjamin Franklin, we would not have the Declaration of Independence today. However, Franklin missed many meetings during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence due to painful gout flare-ups. Luckily, Thomas Jefferson sent him drafts after the meeting and he was still able to input ideas. If you’ve been diagnosed with gout, self-care is important for preventing attacks. Making healthy lifestyle changes can help.
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September 29, 2015