I haven't had an attack in nearly five years, and I try to watch what I eat- but my wife and I have been caregivers for her father, who has cancer. We've been having to grab a lot of fast food, plus have been eating a lot of rich food prepared by well-meaning relatives.
2007-02-25 06:14:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Edit: 2:25 PM, 2/25/07
Yes, I'm having a flare up now: haven't had one in 5 years. My wife and I were invited to a steak dinner last night(I should have known better), and it hit hard. I can barely walk right now, and won't be able to see a doctor until Monday.
2007-02-25 06:25:05 · update #1
Pain pills are ALL that even begin to help my husband, who does have gout. His diet makes a huge difference, as well. Chocolate, fast food bring it on, really badly.
2007-02-25 06:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 04:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the body metabolizes purines into uric acid, a maintained, low-purine diet can help lower the plasma urate level. Avoiding alcohol, high-purine foods, such as meat, fish, dry beans (also lentils and peas), mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, and cauliflower can lower plasma urate levels. In addition, consuming purine-neutralizing foods, such as fresh fruits (especially cherries and strawberries) and most fresh vegetables, diluted celery juice, distilled water, and B-complex and C vitamins can also help lower plasma urate levels.
A possible "natural" cure is a berry extract supplement consisting of bilberry, blueberry or cherry extracts. The anthocyanins which give the berries their blue and purple hues, after entering the body, turn into powerful anti-inflammatories. These might be an especially preferable option to transplant patients, who frequently suffer gout due to increased toxicity and strain on the kidneys due to their immunosuppressant medication.
GO TO:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout
2007-02-25 06:19:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sayng you hve gout now?...or you're trying to prevent it? Rich foods like steak which is high protein contributes to gout...why it's called the rich man's disease. If you have a sudden attack of gout, regardless of the joint, get to an MD and have them give you colchicine...it is very effective.
2007-02-25 06:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a walk. Write down your thoughts in a journal. Meditate. Sit by yourself and drink a tea. Listen to a song that calms you or distracts you. Do some breathing exercises.
2016-03-16 00:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes drink cherry juice that cuts the acids in your body
2007-02-25 06:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by hmayer47 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋