Risk factors for gout include obesity, age, and decreased renal function. Often allodynia is the chief complaint when gout affects the large toe. Although gout can affect other joints, the incidence is lower.
Calvin Brown, MD defines fibromyalgia as "wide spread" centrally mediated pain. He discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and research into many aspects of this challenging disorder.
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