My Father-in-Law is having a lot of pain in his feet because of GOUT. What can he do for the pain?

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Serious answers only please. Websights to go to or cures. Thanks

Answer 1

Preventing acute gout attacks is equally as important as treating the acute arthritis. Prevention of acute gout involves maintaining adequate fluid intake, weight reduction, dietary changes, reduction in alcohol consumption, and medications to reduce hyperuricemia.

Maintaining adequate fluid intake helps prevent acute gout attacks. Adequate fluid intake also decreases the risk of kidney stone formation in patients with gout. Alcohol is known to have diuretic effects which can contribute to dehydration and precipitate acute gout attacks. Alcohol can also affect uric acid metabolism and cause hyperuricemia. It causes gout by impeding (slowing down) the excretion of uric acid from the kidneys as well as by causing dehydration, which precipitates the crystals in the joints.

Dietary changes can help reduce uric acid levels in the blood. Since purine chemicals are converted by the body into uric acid, purine rich foods are avoided. Examples of foods rich in purine include shellfish and organ meats, such as liver, brains, kidneys, and sweetbreads. Researchers have reported, in general, that meat or seafood consumption increases the risk of gout attacks, while dairy consumption seemed to reduce the risk! Protein intake or purine-rich vegetable consumption was not associated with an increased risk of gout. Total alcohol intake was strongly associated with an increased risk of gout (beer and liquor were particularly strong factors).

Weight reduction can be helpful in lowering the risk of recurrent attacks of gout. This is best accomplished by reducing dietary fat and calorie intake, combined with a regular aerobic exercise program.

There are three aspects to the medication treatment of gout. First, pain relievers such as acetaminophen/Tylenol or other more potent analgesics are used to manage pain. Secondly, anti-inflammatory agents such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), colchicine, and corticosteroids are used to decrease joint inflammation. Finally, medications are considered for managing the underlying metabolic derangement that causes hyperuricemia and gout. This means treating the elevated levels of uric acid in the blood with medications that reduce these levels.

NSAIDS such as indomethacin (Indocin) and naproxen (Naprosyn) are effective anti-inflammatory medications for acute gout. These medications are tapered after the arthritis resolves. Common side effects of NSAIDS include irritation of the gastrointestinal system, ulceration of the stomach and intestines, and even intestinal bleeding. Patients who have a history of allergy to aspirin or nasal polyps should avoid NSAIDS because of the risk of an intense allergic (anaphylactic) reaction.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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?

Answer 4

You MUST get him to a doctor. Meds that make him sleep all day and all night are working properly for him. He is probably also depressed. Pain and diabetes do that. Is he taking gabapentin? It's excellent for diabetic pain, and you learn to overcome the sleepiness. The cherry juice may help with the gout, but the standard treatment is orange juice. It is very high in carbs, so try vitamin C suppliments.

Answer 5

Home Remedies for Gout
Tip 1:

Eat 1 Apple after every meal.

Tip 2:

Squeeze the juice of ½ a lime in 1 glass of water. Drink this morning, noon and night.

Tip 3:

Extract ½ a cup of juice of French beans (String beans). Drink this juice everyday for a month.

Answer 6

Arthritic toe a anti-inflammatory helps, sorry but gout's also forever!

Answer 7

I have it, and so far nothing except pain pills from a Pain Maintenance Clinic, I 'll watch this question myself as I was going to ask it.. *

Answer 8

I have heard more than one success story from drinking cherry juice...remember no or little sugar!

Answer 9

Go to www.cure your gout.com Also go to www.cedars-sinai.edu This should help you out. God Bless you.