Doctor’s Painful Gout Gone in Weeks! | Dr. Richard Schmidt

Doctor’s Painful Gout Gone in Weeks! | Dr. Richard Schmidt | Exam Room Podcast

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3 ай бұрын

A doctor was able to stop crippling gout that haunted him for years within a matter of weeks. The painful flare-ups vanished quickly and never returned.
What changed for Dr. Richard Schmidt? He began focusing on different protein sources than he was used to. While he never ate heavily processed junk food, his diet did feature what he considered to be healthy sources of protein such as fish and lean meats.
He decided to eliminate them after discovering research showing their ties to inflammatory gout attacks. He now focuses exclusively on plant-based protein sources and has never looked back.
It is a remarkable turnaround for someone who once needed a wheelchair because the gout flare-ups had become so extreme.
Dr. Schmidt is a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist based in Mountain View, Calif.
On This Episode
- What causes gout?
- How gout is treated
- What wasn’t working for Dr. Schmidt
- Top triggers for gout
- Best foods for gout
- Dr. Schmidt’s fateful trip to Japan
- How quickly his symptoms improved after eliminating meat and dairy
- Dr. Schmidt’s new outlook on life
- The need for more research on treating gout with dietary changes
- And more!
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@johnshinski2994 3 ай бұрын

Like plant based docs McDougall and Klapper say..."it's the food!" This doc's story backs it up again!

@c.carter3290 3 ай бұрын

THIS is the episode I’ve been waiting for! Thank you so much! I feel like I’ve been able to keep my gout flare ups away with WFPB eating and get frustrated with people who insist that dietary changes won’t help you after you’ve been diagnosed.

@skipslone7237 3 ай бұрын

I’m late catching up with this particular episode, but I wanted to say that I also beat gout by switching to a plant-based diet. My doctor was skeptical when I said I wanted to stop taking the medication, so I made a bet with her. “I’m going to stop taking it; test my uric acid again in 3 months and then let’s talk.” Now she understands! That was about 3 years ago now.

@doncasto8520 3 ай бұрын

I need to stop listening to podcasts: "I'm a full time doctor, I do aerobic exercises six times a week, I grow all my own food in my own orchard and drink wine from my winery" and here I am feeling accomplished I folded laundry sitting on my kitchen table for two days.

@annwilliams6438 29 күн бұрын

Nothing like having a whole bunch of people helping to allow one to do that - like folks doing the laundry for him. ;)

@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 3 ай бұрын

May ALL the doctors be so educated about nutritional benefits as this doctor is!!!❤

@sunnyshealthcoaching 3 ай бұрын

Great interview Chuck , and fantastic transformation, Dr. Schmidt! Thank you for sharing your story and spreading the word on how wfpb can heal

@Scor-ah 3 ай бұрын

Oh my, such good info for those who dont believe food can heal you

@WDWmommy 6 күн бұрын

I'm a vegan physical therapist... started with gout at 49....I quickly made the connection with alcohol.... always happened in vacation, dehydration, and for me... sugar. It's the worst. Similar to the doctor, I thought I had an orthopedic problem at first, then the light bulb moment, feeling stupid, duh, gout. It's all about the inflammation folks! Great discussion!

@christinem8776 3 ай бұрын

I’m happy to report my asthma symptoms really improved when I moved to WFPB. I have occasional flare-ups but it’s nothing like it was before

@Rend2be 3 ай бұрын

Dr Schmidt, please write a book with your story

@annwilliams6438 3 ай бұрын

Life-limiting asthma, gout, Crone’s, cealiac, arthritis, wasn’t able to have kids, nasty migraines with vomiting, months of horrendous inflammation in hip and knee joints, IBS - and on loads of meds; dozens of medical practitioners later and NOT ONE has suggested, let alone recommended, going WFPB!

@traceybaucom5755 3 ай бұрын

Can’t trust allopathic medicine anymore. I’m 67 been vegan for 9 years. Past 3 mostly Whole Foods. Reversed a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, no more asthma, high energy and lost weight. I was late to the game, thinking I was eating pretty healthy before that. Just like him.. “clean foods”. It’s all bs by the money making industries.

@Susanonwow 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had a similar experience with asthma. My puffers expired 15 years ago and were never replaced. WFPB worked for me as well.

@wifeofkhan9375 3 ай бұрын

Great interview. I always love when doctors have a personal “ah-ha” moment to share! 🌱 💪

@quietstormaps 2 ай бұрын

Would have loved to know what he eats in a day. He appears to be a kind doctor. His energy is good

@waynerm401 3 ай бұрын

Impressive interview. Thanks!

@danaredditt5609 3 ай бұрын

This is great!

@bhavnasoni711 3 ай бұрын

Your podcast is always good Chuck. Thank you so much, I m been following your podcast when I was in usa.now I m in Australia

@CordulaPrice 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

@Rend2be 3 ай бұрын

Fabulous story

@nazlybushry519 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@susanorr7535 3 ай бұрын

Excellent

@Beachy609 3 ай бұрын

Inspiring but I’d really like a few more details. Specifically, what exactly did he eat in the first three days after he arrived home that allowed him to rise from his wheelchair? And how about what he ate in that first month that alleviated his gout so well?

@sharonobenland2603 2 ай бұрын

I had the same knee thing happen and even had to buy a cane as my knee quit working and had an MRI and they said I had a cartilage issue when I had never had one before. And like this doctor googling studies, I did/do the same.

@WarrenJay 2 ай бұрын

it keeps me up until 5 a.m. this pain is unreal. btw i eat a lot of sardines, cheese danish, vokda + grape juice. ye it real bad, eat like a king, u'll walk like a king

@SpiroKoulouris 3 ай бұрын

Feeling your best with gout is all about smart food choices! Power your body with fresh vegetables, legumes, fruits, and whole grains for 80% of your daily calories. Lean protein sources like chicken, fish, and occasional red meat make up 10%, while healthy fats from dairy, eggs, and avocados fill out the rest. Stay hydrated with water, tea, and coffee, and ditch processed foods in favor of fresh ingredients. Cooking methods like boiling, baking, and grilling keep things healthy, and extra virgin olive oil adds flavor without the downsides. Finally, I personally supplement my gout diet with Nutrigout which helps support uric acid. Enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that support your well-being!

@apgpercey4102 3 ай бұрын

Can you discuss what food to avoid gout? Is beans bad for gout? Is gluten bad for gout too?

@allencrider 3 ай бұрын

Meat and beer are bad for gout

@k.h.6991 3 ай бұрын

Beans are a great healthy source of protein, fiber and antioxidants.

@Gamvrelis 3 ай бұрын

For me, the elephant in the room, which was finally addressed, was the potential role of alcohol on increasing the likelihood of gout attacks. I wish Dr. Schmidt had proceeded with an elimination diet, starting with eliminating alcohol 100%, especially beer.

@k.h.6991 3 ай бұрын

Sure alcohol is a big deal. However, you should not underestimate the healing benefits of eating (mostly) plants.

@echang9477 3 ай бұрын

Beer is the worst, but don't be fool about Yeast extract in foods is a big flare up too.

@laurastephenson2516 3 ай бұрын

I don't think anyone, even a pregnant lady, can begin to eat that much food in just one day

@mikefixac 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this, but Chuck never let him discuss how by changing his diet he saw the results in real time. It was touched on, but Dr Schmidt never dived into his actual healing. Owning one's own winery, I wonder if that had anything to do with saying drinking red wine is OK.

@CordulaPrice 3 ай бұрын

I’m a Female age 73.5 years young and got Gout 🤔