Bernie Sanders Has Had Gout and Other Ailments, but Is in ‘Very Good Health,’ Doctor Says

[ProudToBeLiberal]

DES MOINES — Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has suffered a variety of ailments over his 74 years, including gout, diverticulitis, hernias and a cyst on his vocal cord, but he is in “very good health,” according to a letter from the congressional physician whose office has treated the senator for the last 26 years.

The letter, released Thursday by the Sanders campaign, was dated Jan. 20 and signed by Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician of Congress. He wrote that Mr. Sanders was last examined on Nov. 18, and had normal readings for blood pressure, pulse and blood count. He said the senator had no history of cardiovascular disease.

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Dr. Monahan said that Mr. Sanders had been treated for “medical conditions including” gout, mildly high cholesterol levels, diverticulitis, hypothyroidism, laryngitis stemming from esophageal reflux, and lumbar strain. Mr. Sanders also has had some “superficial skin tumors” completely removed, he said.

Mr. Sanders takes levothryoxine (a thyroid hormone replacement) daily and uses indomethacin (an anti-inflammatory drug) intermittently, the doctor wrote.

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/01/28/bernie-sanders-has-had-gout-other-ailments-but-is-in-very-good-health-doctor-says/

Glad to see Bernie Sanders in relatively good health.

[2pooped2pop]

1. thats better than relatively good health

Nothing serious, nothing current other than hypothyroidism. I'd take his health o er that other candidates anyday.

[whatchamacallit]

2. How are the blood clots in his brain?

Oh wait, wrong candidate...

[phleshdef]

3. "and a cyst on his vocal cord", lol

Small price to pay to spend your life shouting to the mountains about all the right things.

[kenfrequed]

4. Heh...

I would call that a battle scar for the fight for working and poor people everywhere!

[newblewtoo]

5. Gout: The rich man's disease

I just couldn't help myself, urban legends are so darn much fun.

Professional Opinion: What is 'gout' and why is it called 'the rich man's disease'?

Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/news/health-care/professional-opinion-column/article43727991.html#storylink=cpy

http://www.islandpacket.com/news/health-care/professional-opinion-column/article43727991.html

I have a friend with gout and I can tell you he is NOT a rich man and is very careful about what he eats and drinks.

[rurallib]

12. I used to get that - especially when I was drinking

OMG does it hurt.
Quit drinking and eating meat and voila - no more gout.

[nichomachus]

6. So -- very good health. All normal age-related concerns and he has fewer than many younger people.

[angrychair]

7. Wow

I hope to be this lucky to live so long in such good health.
Amazing and very happy to hear

[jillan]

8. I don't think you Hillaryites should be pointing fingers NOT to mention gout is no big deal...

Hillary Clinton's Blood Clot Could Have Been Life Threatening
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/hillary-clinton-blood-clot-life-threatening-medical-experts/story?id=18101213

Where are her medical records? Geesh!!!

[ProudToBeLiberal]

9. I support Bernie Sanders as a human being. nt

[frylock]

13. Bless your heart.

[winter is coming]

10. So Sanders kept his promise to release his medical info before Iowa.

And, as his campaign stated, he's in excellent health.

[JI7]

11. he is in better health than bill Clinton was when he ran for pres