Table 2.

Questions related to uncertainty about symptoms

Sub-category	Examples of questions
Uncertainty about the diagnosis of gout	“Is that normal for gout? Does it stay sore for months? Or should I have it rechecked by a different doctor to see if there’s an injury?” “Doc says gout. I’m not sure. - What say ye gout experts?”
Atypical symptoms	“Hi all, Is chronic pain in the toe joint a common thing?” “Anyone ever had it in your lower back before?” “Anyone else have gout flare-ups on the back of their heel?” “Gout switching between extremities. - Has anyone else experienced this?”
Timeline of symptoms	“What is everyone’s experience with residual pain/discomfort? (…) Can I expect things to slowly clear up as the days progress?” “If I had one attack, will I always have them? Does it ramp up?”