Gout

Question: What are some good treatment options for gout? I've had battles with gout off and on for a couple of years. I don't know why but the attacks always get worse when the weather warms up even a little bit. I never have an attack in the winter. I quit drinking so that should help. I haven't seen anything about drinking soda but I swear that when I drink soda my gout gets real bad. I can't take antiinflammatory drugs and this other medicine I've taken in the past takes the pain away but makes me sicker than a dog. The only thing that seems to help is cherry juice but I can only find it at the health food store for like $16 and it only lasts a couple of weeks. The cababage leaf thing was nasty and didn't do anything for my foot. I've had gout so bad I couldn't even walk from my car to the pharmacy to get my medicine. My question is what else works? Do I have to drink the actual cherry juice or could I take some sort of capsule? If you've had gout what has worked for you to prevent or cure the symptoms?

Answer: I wrote this answer in a previous question : I use all of the following remedies. But curently I use the Apple Cider Vinegar and regular celery intake as per below. Cherry juice can work but it is full of sugar. Eat fresh cherries. I have a section in my Gout Aware site http://www.gout-aware.com Apple Cider Vinegar : 1 x tablespoon mixed with a table spoon of filtered water, make sure it is organic with "Mother" still in it , add honey to taste and take about an hour after a meal 3 times a day..this will regulate your pH levels and reduce them...clean your teeth also after using this as it stains..then after an attack reduce this to once a day. The vinegar also helps weight control. Drink Plenty of water ( filtered) 2 litres a day. This in its self can cease Gouty activity. Occasionally use Baking Soda ( small amounts only and not long term due to its salt content, 1 x teaspoon with a large glass of water only in the beginning of an attack ) Celery extract and celery oil blends. ( every day ) I use 3mg celery extract with 2 mls celery oil.. always seek a medical opinion before starting any low purine diet or taking any herb or medicine. check your medicines for side effects as there are many for any gout pills supplied by a doctor or health practitioner

Question: what is the best way to control gout problem? I know the drugs used to cure accute attack and to lower uric acid, but I really need to know the food that must be avoided since there are many versions (about the food). What is the suggested diet for gout patients.

Answer: What Should You Eat when you are diagnosed with gout? Dietary restrictions suggest what people should not eat, but what should people eat? What foods will help control gout attacks? The American Medical Association recommends the following dietary guidelines for people with gout, advising them to eat a diet: high in complex carbohydrates (fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, and vegetables) low in protein (15% of calories and sources should be soy, lean meats, or poultry) no more than 30% of calories in fat (with only 10% animal fats) Recommended Foods To Eat: Fresh cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and other red-blue berries Bananas Celery Tomatoes Vegetables including kale, cabbage, parsley, green-leafy vegetables Foods high in bromelain (pineapple) Foods high in vitamin C (red cabbage, red bell peppers, tangerines, mandarins, oranges, potatoes) Drink fruit juices and purified water (8 glasses of water per day) Low-fat dairy products Complex carbohydrates (breads, cereals, pasta, rice, as well as aforementioned vegetables and fruits) Chocolate, cocoa Coffee, tea Carbonated beverages Essential fatty acids (tuna and salmon, flaxseed, nuts, seeds) Tofu, although a legume and made from soybeans, may be a better choice than meat Foods considered moderately high in purines but which may not raise the risk of gout include: asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas, spinach, whole grain breads and cereals, chicken, duck, ham, turkey, kidney and lima beans. It is important to remember that purines are found in all protein foods. All sources of purines should not be eliminated.

Question: What will happen if Gout is left untreated? Or if the person with gout does not stop their alcohol intake? They are on an acute gout medication for the onset of a flair up but refuses to stop drinking.

Answer: The medication should help stop the gout attack. The alcohol causes the body to produce more uric acid. This makes it harder for the gout medication to work. The alcohol consumption in most people will make the gout attacks more frequent. Rusty While it is best if they limit their drinking to no more than one drink a day, some people just are not going to do this. There is still plenty they can do to control their gout. Here is a link to more gout information. http://arthritis-symptom.com/Gout-Symptoms/index.htm Here is an article about some foods that can help prevent gout attacks. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/348741/get_out_the_gout.html

Question: How do I cure the pain from gout while pregnant? I am 12 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with gout. I can't take the meds needed to help while I am pregnant. I have a 2 year old that I am trying to chase around and can't hardly move my foot due to the pain. How do I get rid of the pain without endangering my unborn baby?

Answer: See the kind of answers you get when you trust your health to just anyone with a computer and access to Yahoo?? Here are a few links that can help you. Good luck http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/encyclopedias.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000424.htm http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=477&oTopID=47

Question: How can I get rid of soreness from gout? I have been suffering from painful gout in my knee that has migrated down to my ankle for about a month now. I've tried strawberries, and I am currently drinking cherry juice in hopes of getting rid of this. I'd rather not deal with the side effects of prescription remedies that have been suggested to me. I am a 51-year old male and I currently weigh more than the recommended weight for my height.

Answer: Hi, 38yr old male battling gout for 13yrs, doc says hereditary mainly. Two BLT's in a day and I'm on the sickening med's the next day...colchricine. You name the med I've been on it. Once the crystal's settle in aparticular area, the damage is done. NSAIDS are your best bet for pain, my attacks are usually severe enough for injections of Torodol & Decadron at the doc's office. As far as natural remediess, I've found dark cherry extract {capsules only} works. Juice has too many unwanted calories and sugars. Allopurinol should be taken daily, perscribed by doctor. I'm up to 900mg a day to maintain a 5-6 uric acid count. Be warned continous gout attacks can cause lumps of tissue forming on your elbows, knees , ankles, and anywhere else it decides to go. I don't know how serious your attacks are, but I don't know of anyone who has it as bad as I do. My worse case scenario, I had to have my left knee operated on to remove a painful bursitis on the kneecap. 13 staples north to south. If I can be of any assistance let me know. Jeffrey

Question: Can repeated Gout attacks cause permanent inflamation and tendonitis? I have a history of repeated gout attacks on a period of 11 months, both my knees and ankle still aches and still a bit swollen. Im begining to suspect that this might be permanent.

Answer: well Gout attacks are caused by deposits of crystallized uric acid in the joint. Its better to consult a podiatrist ( Foot specialist doctor ) for examination. Also you can find more information over here http://www.medfoot.com/art_gout.html

Question: What is the best treatment for gout and asteoarthritis? I am a gout patient. I like to know what are alternatives to traditional medication which could treat gout diseases. Many Thanks and Have a Nice

Answer: If you're a gout patient, then it's assumed that you're already knowledgeable about excessive bodily production of uric acid and the necessity to reduce dietary purines, so I won't discuss those points. Get more cherries in your diet, but stay away from those cheap canned or jarred cherries. Fresh or frozen are best. Juice concentrate might be OK, but its pasteurization destroys some of its benefricial flavonoids, which supposedly lower uric acid and reduce inflammation. Blueberries and blackberries may possibly provide the same benefit. Drink 10-12 glasses per day of water, in order to help flush out uric acid crystals. Cut back or eliminate alcohol consumption, because it interferes with the removal of uric acid from the body. Exposure to lead can cause gout. So have your doctor test your system for excessive lead levels. Metallic toxins can be removed from the body with a number of naturopathic/alternative remedies . Ask your doctor about chelation therapy treatments (usually via EDTA as chelator) as an alternative treatment for heavy metal removal. Calcium citrate supplements and calcium rich foods help to eliminate heavy metals. Dairy products almonds, broccoli, collards, kale, legumes, oranges, sesame seeds, and tofu are rich in calcium. Also try to eat as many chlorophyll-rich dark greens as possible to help remove heavy metals from your body. Sodium alginate from seaweeds and apple cider vinegar are known to bind heavy metals. Supplementation with the mineral selenium is another way to reduce heavy metal load. Sulfur rich vegetables such as onions and garlic help to remove heavy metals from the body too. Sulfur is also found in dairy products; most concentrated in whey protein. A cheap and convenient form of sulfur is the supplement MSM, which provides a second benefit of antiinflammation. To reduce painful symptoms, you should definitely be on an anti-inflammatory diet supplemented with various anti-inflammatory agents. Anti-inflammatory whole foods : cabbage, ginger, basil, strawberry, black tea, blueberry, turmeric, rosemary, clove, cinnamon, sarsaparilla, citrus fruits, pineapple, cold ocean water fish (especially wild sockeye salmon), garlic, flax seeds, red onion, brocolli, red apple Anti-inflammatory supplements : bromelain, citrus bioflavonoids (often come with premium vitamin C tablets), MSM, S-adenosyl-methionine (SAMe), alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, quercetin, astaxanthin, silymarin Anti-inflammatory herbal extracts : milk thistle, boswellia, gugulipids, fish oil, high lignan flax seed oil (both ALA and lignan), blue-green algae such as spirulina, borage seed oil, black currant oil, evening primrose seed oil, yarrow, olive leaf, marshmallow, fennel fruit extract, pau d'arco, hawthorn, white willow bark, licorice root, and cat's claw

Question: What over the counter drug is good for gout? my boyfriend has gout (which is a type of arthritis that usually only men get) he doesn't have health insurance to get the medication he needs and it is too expensive to buy ourselves. Now we are trying to find something that isn't so expensive. Can someone please tell me what can help?

Answer: My dad has had gout for years and eating cherries or drinkg cherry juice helps.. With gout it is important that as the others said he stays away from meat, beer, beans and do not take aspirin it increases the amount of uric acid in the body. NSAID's are the preferred treatment for gout.

Question: How long does it take for gout in the foot to heal? My uncle just got a gout attack in his foot and he has to go on a week-long hiking trip in exactly one week. He's leading the trip, so he can't really back out. Is it possible for him to be back on his feet within one week?

Answer: I had gout attacks that were gone in 3 days or some that took 2 weeks, but my last one is still here like 2 months later. My swelling has gone down, but I still have trouble getting my shoes on and my big toe hurts when I try and move it. Mabie your uncle will have better luck than I did, I've been taking Indometacin and Tylenol 3 with codeine for my pain.

Question: What is the best way to treat gout when it is in affect? What is the best way to treat gout when it is in affect?

Answer: The other answer is correct. Increasing your daily water intake and decreasing your red meat intake also will help. You can go to WebMd and read up on the care and treatment of gout for more information.

Question: How do I prevent a painful gout while taking a gout-inducing drug called Ethambutol for TB? How do I prevent a painful gout while taking a gout-inducing drug called Ethambutol for TB? I've taken Ethambutol for 5 weeks now, and have this severe gout pain for 5 weeks straight. What medicines should I take as an alternative to fight TB without inducing uric acid that caused gout?

Answer: I wish I knew what meds you could take to fight TB without giving your body excess uric acid (or keeping your body from getting rid of it). To fight gout, best website I’ve found so far: www.best-gout-remedies.com. For gout attacks, indomethacine and/ or colchicine. You'll need scripts from your dr. for these. Also, do these things daily: drink lots of water, 1 oz for every 2 lbs of body weight, each day. Once or twice a day, sip on 8 oz of water mixed with 1/2 tsp of baking soda. Helps the body be more alkaline (opposite of acidic) and get rid of uric acid. Take allopurinol every day. Very inexpensive and no side effects, you’ll need a script for this. Helps the body get rid of uric acid. Take celery seed pills. These may help the liver not to create so much uric acid. For diet, stay away from things that dehydrate the body, like beer and coffee. Don't eat organ meats, high fructose corn syrup. Avoid beer; red wine occasionally is ok. Eat lots of fruits and veggies, cottage cheese, sour cream, plain yogurt in smoothies mixed with orange juice and fruit. Drink fruit juices that are 100% juice, V8 VFusion is my favorite, it comes in many flavors. Educate yourself on foods that are high in purines, avoid these foods as the body turns purines into uric acid. Good luck to you!

Question: What are foods ok to eat for someone who has gout ? I have gout in my left big toe. Man it hurts like hell. Any suggestions on foods ok to eat or that would help.

Answer: .Low fat milk products, Cherry's/blueberry's,vegetables, things high in vitamin c. Too much red meat, pork, seafood, liver,beer, soda,or any high purine diet will trigger or complicate gout. Drink plenty of water.

Question: Any suggestions for treating a mild case of gout? My uric acid levels have been running high the past couple years, and for the second time in my life I seem to be having a gout problem in my left foot, this time distributed across all my toes. As I remember last time, there isn't too much can be done, but does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Answer: If its a mild case of gout, its usually tolerable. However, if it gets worst, thats when it starts affecting the way you walk n such. Really what you can do is watch your diet very carefully, avoiding certain foods...here's a link that tells you more about the diet. http://www.everydiet.org/diet/gout-diet

Question: How can you treat gout at home untill you can see a doctor? Well my dad thinks he has gout, and he doesnt have health insurence and the moment so I was wondering if anyone could help out. All i need to know is how i can treat it at home for know...

Answer: There are several over the counter medicines that work very well for gouty arthritis. which is caused by a deposition of urate crystals in the joints. Its very painful. The classic joint involved is the big toe and it appears swollen and red. As a physician I often recommend ALLEVE 200 mg tabs take 2 tabs every 12 hours. Avoid alcohol drink plenty of water.

Question: How do you treat with gout in feet? My dad has gout in his feet periodically when he works in produce delivery (as a truck driver). He hasn't had it in months but it just flared up again. Any way to subdue & cure the beastly pain?

Answer: He needs to cut rich foods down or out of his diet-gravies, mushrooms, salt, coffee, soda, beer, meat, Best things for gout: Cherry Juice or 1/2 pound of fresh or canned unsweetened cherries. Natural cherry juice works the best, you can purchase this from your local health food store. Make sure it is the natural, unsweetened brand and if it is the concentrate variety follow the directions with proper amounts of water to dilute the juice. The darker the better. Any dark red, blue berries will prevent and reduce inflammation of the joints and will aid with circulation which is necessary to help the uric acid crystals that builds up in the synovial joints. If cherry juice is not your flavor, try Blueberry juice - it will work the same way. Hawhtorne berry is very bitter but will increase circulation as well as aid in inflammation. You may also want to consider a daily supplement of 400-800 iu of Vitamin E and 125-250mg of Quercetin with Bromelain, 3 (three) times a day between meals to ease the pain and help with further gout flare ups.

Question: Whats the best home remedies for the gout? Are there natural home remedies for gout that I can use?

Answer: Gout can be treated at home with some simple household remedies. Most of these remedies are very effective in treating all types of gout. The following are some of the most effective remedies:- One of the useful home remedies for gout is cherries which are very good in treating people with gout. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, which can help in eliminating the gouty deposits. A person with gout must consume about ten to fifteen cherries in a day to get relief from recurrent attacks of gout. Cherry juice is also very beneficial. Drinking a whole glass of cherry juice at least once a day proves to be very beneficial. Diet for Gout - Apples are also very good for the treatment of gout. A person with gout complaints must eat at least one apple per day for obtaining relief. Safflower has properties in treatment of gout. Take safflower in capsule form to fasten your healing process. This is one of the useful gout home remedies. If you have gout in your toes, then the following remedy can be used to seek relief. Take one-third cup of ground ginger in a bath tub and soak your affected foot in it for 30 minutes. This will cause you to sweat and uric acid will be eliminated. After this, make sure that you bathe thoroughly or ginger may cause skin irritation after the body dries. This is one of the effective home remedy for gout. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glassful of water. Drink this juice thrice a day in morning, noon and night at regular intervals. Lemon is also a very rich source of vitamin C, which helps in dissolving the gouty deposits. This is one of the efficient natural remedy for gout. Drink 6-8 ounces glasses of fluid a day. This will not only reduce gout attacks a day but also wash out the urate crystals from the system and prevent you from developing kidney stones. Extract half a cup of juice of French beans. Drink this juice for a month everyday once or twice. You will find immense relief in the pains of gout and the inflammation will be reduced. This is one of the useful home remedies for gout. Take mustard and grind it to powder. Then take one part of the mustard powder and mix it with one part of whole wheat powder. Add a little amount of water to it, just to make a pasty consistency. Apply this paste on achy regions and leave overnight. Take two teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar with two teaspoons of honey (twice a day). Within a few hours the pain will be minimized. Gout remedy - There are some exercises you can do in order to seek relief from the pains of gouts. However, the exercises must be done regularly, and must focus on the affected joints. Stretching joints and muscles help you to maintain a range of motion. Exercise by putting each joint through full motion. Perform such exercises 2-3 times a day for at least fifteen minutes each time. Bananas serve a good remedy for curing gout. Consume 3-4 bananas a day. Bananas are rich in minerals like phosphorus which can chemically react with the uric acid deposits and eliminate them from the system. Increase the intake of citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, green pepper and leafy green vegetables which have high content of vitamin C. They reduce inflammation produced in gouts. The amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. Make it a point to eat about three to four fresh fruits of this herb on a daily basis. This is one of the best diet for gout. Home remedy for gout - Simple water can also help to a great extent in curing gout. Drink excess of water that is eight to ten glasses per day as they will cause the toxic uric acid to flow away and this will reduce its level. Soak the feet in Epsom salt if the pain is concentrated in big toe. Add two cups of Epsom salt in warm water; soak the feet in it and keep it till the water starts losing its heat. Soak a piece of white flannel cloth in warm castor oil and place it over the affected areas. Wrap it with plastic and apply heating pads. This is one of the important home remedies for gout. Black cherry really works wonders with gout pains. Drink concentrated juice of black cherry at regular intervals throughout the day. This will relieve you from the pain. Alfalfa is a good source of minerals that helps to reduce the content of serum uric acid. This prevents the deposition and future conditions of gout. This is an effective gout cure. Increase the amount of strawberries in your diet. Strawberries are rich sources of vitamin C. However, the strawberries must be fresh, and several of them must be eaten per day. This is one of the useful gout remedy. If you want a quick remedy for your gout pains, then a very convenient way is to apply ice on the affected regions. This will reduce the pains immediately, but this remedy is only temporary. You will need some other remedy to remove the deposits from the internal system. Boil one tea-spoon of pepper in one cup of vinegar and one cup of water, dab this mixtu