MY MOTHER WAS IN NORTH FLA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, GAINESVILLE, FLA, SHE HAD A SEVERE GOUT FLARE-UP, WHILE SHE WAS RECOVERING FROM A HIP REPLACEMENT, AND WAS GIVEN ACTH GEL AS AN INJECTION IN HER STOMACH, SHE HAS NOT HAD A FLARE-UP IN A YEAR; MY HUSBAND HAS HAD A SEVERE GOUT FLARE-UP FOR 2 WEEKS, HE HAS GONE TO THE ER TWICE HIS WEEK AND IS UNABLE TO WALK, I'VE NEVER HEARD HIM WRITHE IN PAIN LIKE THIS, BEFORE...PLEASE HELP!
2006-11-07 06:01:05 · 3 answers · asked by Sunny 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I am not familiar with the gel that you speak of, however, gout is characterized by accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints caused by excess uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of protein that is normally excreted by the kidneys into the urine. To reduce uric acid concentrations it is necessary to support the kidneys, adrenal and immune system functions. It is also necessary to detoxify by cleansing and drinking plenty of fluids.
Excess alcohol, allergy-producing foods (get checked for food sensitivities by a naturopath), or strict diets can cause outbreaks of gout. Foods rich in purines, such as wine, anchovies and animal liver can also cause gout.
Essential oils can greatly help in the battle by supporting normal body functions. You can try geranium, ledum, carrot seed, celery, juniper, rosemary CT cineol, Roman chamomile, lemon, Melaleuca alternifolia (also known as tea tree), nutmeg and Idaho tansy or there are some blends available that may relieve some of the symptoms called PanAway and JuvaFlex. You can apply these to the affected area and some of them can be ingested as supplements.
Please assure that if you try essential oils they are therapeutic-grade. Not all essential oils on the market are equal, some are even toxic. If you would like further information, please contact me.
2006-11-07 06:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by berdudget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 03:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Wilma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a gout sufferer for many years, I have never heard of the treatment you mention. When an attack is fully underway, the only relief I got was a steroid injection, and Darvon till it went away. There is no cure for gout, only control. Indocin can be a miracle if you catch it when the warning signs of an impending attack first begin to appear. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory. The biggest gun out there. Drinking a lot of pure cherry juice also seems to work for some people. Staying hydrated helps clear out the uric acid crystals from the body. Until you can get some medical help, Pain killers and and over the counter meds with Naproxen in it will help. It's a wimpy anti inflammatory compared to indocin, but it might help. Take twice the recommended dose the first time, then the regular dose. Two weeks is an unbearably long time. Didn't the hospital recommend steriods? It is the most common emergency treatment. Forget about allupurinol, that is a preventative not a source of relief for a serious attack in progress. Best of luck to you.
2006-11-07 06:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gout is a condition where uric acid crystals build up in the body.
This can happen in the area of the big toe and cause a lot of pain.
Our foods contain purines; some foods are higher in this than others.
The doctor may place you on a lower purine diet (of which they will usually provide you a list of foods to avoid. There is also medications that can lower the uric acid in the blood
Here an alternative way to cure gout?
2016-05-14 16:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋