hello, how can i cope up with gout. what foods shall i avoid and what to be eaten.?

Answer 1

I have had gout since age 29 (it is rare under 30). There are many things they say to avoid and I give here a short, although not comprehensive list. Shellfish, offal, alcohol all figure, as do strawberries believe it or not!

Personally, I avoid nothing and carry on as normal. I simply take allopurinol/zyloric as prescribed by the doctor and have done for 21 years now.

Whilst gout cannot be cured, the above medication is preventative. If you are not on it yet, ask your medic. He should start you on a low dose to see how you fare, and initially you should be free of attacks for some years. Eventually you may experience another attack. Do not make the mistake of not reporting it to your doctor - he will increase the dosage which will prevent further attacks.

I went 7 years on the "baby" dose of 100mg daily, until it was doubled, and have had 14 gout-free years on the same dose - and I drink like a fish! Far better to take the pills than suffer the excruciating pain of an attack.

And for the record, gout is considered to be hereditary, and nothing to do with eating pheasant and drinking port!!

Don't let the condition get you down - far more people than you know suffer from it. The wise ones do not "suffer" - they take the meds!! Best of luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Diet - 1.To dilute the urine and reduce uric acid levels, drink eight or more glasses of water a day. 2.Avoid alcohol, which may precipitate gout pain. 3.Maintain a normal weight. People who are obese are more likely to have gout. 4.Avoid fats, refined carbohydrates, and excess protein in the foods you eat. 5.Avoid purine-containing foods such as organ meats, shellfish, anchovies, legumes, oatmeal, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, and mushrooms if you think you may be sensitive to them. Supplements- the following supplements might be helpful as well : Although conventional drugs are the best bet for treatment of gout, natural supplements may help by easing the pain of attacks as well as possibly preventing subsequent flare-ups. All of the supplements listed here are safe to use long-term, and some (cherry extract, vitamin C) are easier to stick with than others. The enzyme bromelain is the supplement that seems to help most during an attack, and it should be taken every three hours to help relieve pain. Derived from pineapples, bromelain is widely used to fight all types of inflammation. Lower the frequency to twice a day once the current flare-up has subsided, and continue to take bromelain to help prevent future attacks. (Bromelain should be taken between meals to aid its effectiveness.) Quercetin is a flavonoid that reduces levels of uric acid. It's a good preventive and is more efficiently absorbed when taken with bromelain. Eating cherries is an age-old remedy for preventing gout attacks, because the fruit is rich in flavonoids, which appear to help reduce uric acid levels. Health-food stores often carry cherry fruit extract. Real cherry or blueberry juice often has the same effect. Celery extract is another food substance that helps lower uric acid levels (you can also eat raw celery). Herbal teas made from cat's claw, devil's claw, or olive leaf act either as anti-inflammatory agents or to reduce uric acid, as does the herb nettle. Vitamin C helps release uric acid from the body's tissues and then speeds its excretion through urine. This vitamin is best taken in doses spaced throughout the day, however, because a single high dose can free up so much uric acid that a kidney stone may form. Borage or evening primrose oil can be very useful. These oils interferes with the formation of inflammatory substances in white cells that play a key role in gout attacks. Flaxseed oil and fish oils also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Answer 4

i can tell you some food to avoid and those are food that very rich in uric acid, i think you also should avoid drinking beerand some very rich protein oriented food like liver, gizzard,string beans etc. etc. i know how it hurt so much but there are already some effective medication to ease the pain, go see your doctor.. take care!.

Answer 5

First, cut out all alcohol. Then all fatty foods. Those are the first two steps

Answer 6

Eat lots of salt and drink green tea.

Answer 7

Consult your doctor, make sure you get the right information.

Answer 8

no salty foods, it causes swelling