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you suffer from an acute attack of gout, you will probably want to take pain relievers. Be sure to use the right one. Aspirin can actually worsen your symptoms by inhibiting the excretion of uric acid. The best over-the-counter pain reliever for gout is ibuprofen, available by various names including Nuprin and Advil. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation and is more effective than other pain relievers including acetaminophen. If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

The first step to take to reduce gout attacks is reducing the amount of uric acid-rich foods--or foods with high purine levels in your diet. These foods increase the levels of uric acid in your blood and therefore can precipitate attacks. If you're on medication, by the way, the medication is doing that job; if you want to try to eliminate the medication, you have to reduce the uric acid through diet. Foods rich in uric acid include: anchovies, shellfish, smoked meat, meat extracts, mincemeat that contains real meat, kidneys, liver, brains, sweetbreads, sardines, mackerel, yeast (baker's and brewer's), asparagus, mushrooms, and dried peas. While you are eliminating these foods from your diet, you should eat more fruits and vegetables, as they will reduce the acidity of your urine and decrease the likelihood of uric acid buildup.

People who are obese are more likely to suffer gout attacks than those with normal weight. Of course, if you are overweight you already know that you should lose weight for other health reasons. Remember that it's crucial to lose weight gradually: no more than one or two pounds a week. A quick weight-loss diet can actually stimulate increased gout attacks.

You should also eliminate alcohol. Alcohol increases uric acid production and reduces its excretion, two of the worst things that can happen to a person with gout. For some people, eliminating alcohol can actually prevent recurrence of attacks.

Drinking adequate amounts of fluids is important. Not only will fluids dilute your urine and lessen the chance of uric acid crystals forming, but they will also help to prevent the formation of kidney stones. About 10 to 20 percent of gout victims develop kidney stones, so trying to prevent them before they form is important. You should aim for 2 quarts of fluids each day.

Stress can exacerbate gout. When I tell my patients this they tend to roll their eyes and I know they're thinking there's no way they can reduce stress because it's built into their jobs, their families, and their lifestyles. It's true you can't get a stress-free job, but you can make an effort to control the stress in your life through exercise and stress-reduction techniques.

Vitamin A in large amounts can exacerbate gout. Make sure you take no more than 5,000 I.U. daily. If you are having attacks, you should stop all vitamin A intake.

Niacin can also raise uric acid levels and thus aggravate gout. You should therefore limit your niacin intake (which you might be taking to help control cholesterol) to no more than 100 mg. daily.

The final natural treatment is one I find the most helpful. In the fifties, a doctor named Ludwig Blau accidentally discovered a remedy for his terrible gout that had confined him to a wheelchair. One day he ate a handful of cherries and noticed that the next day the agonizing pain in his toe was gone. If he continued to eat cherries, he was pain-free, but a relapse of even a day would bring back his pain. It is reported that you can use sweet or sour cherries and they can be fresh, frozen, or even canned to achieve Dr. Blau's results. Cherries (and blueberries and other dark red or blue berries) are rich sources of substances that have a powerful ability to prevent collagen destruction. It is certainly worth a try. About a half-pound of cherries daily for a week could give you some positive results.

2007-09-12 13:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0 0

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2016-12-25 16:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Wow. I really feel for you; my husband has suffered from gout for years and I know it is very painful! Really, there is no home cure, but drinking lots of water will help flush the uric acid out, easing the symptoms and making flare ups less frequent. Ibuprofen may help a little bit, too. Pay attention to what you're eating around the time you get attacks. You can typically narrow the causes down and eat less of whatever it is in the future. (Red meat for my husband--especially hamburger.) Talk to an rheumatologist about some maintenance medications or some prescription meds to use in the future. In the mean time, if the pain becomes too unbearable, consider a visit to the ER for some relief! Good luck to you! Hang in there!

2007-09-12 13:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by susann 3 · 0 0

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2016-12-15 04:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by mcdivitt 4 · 0 0

unfortuantely there is no home cure, it is caused by excess uric acid in the blood and you need a drug to reduce this.
if you do not have insurance see a private podiatrist, the drug is called allopurinol, and its fairly cheap as drugs go, you do not have to be on it 4 life, just until it subsides.
cut out all acid forming foods from yur diet.
people used to soak their feet in urine - i dont know anyone who tried it, but its worth a try i guess, just use your own urine, urine is sterile, so its ok

2007-09-12 14:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2017-02-25 10:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

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2017-01-26 12:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

what's your doctor says? have you consulted?
there are herbal supplements that helps to ease the pain. try "dazzle" capsule. it may not cure the grout, but will help you feel good.

2007-09-12 17:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by glucova 1 · 0 0

Become informed with honest information.. I have overcome Gout and am free of it. Learn what you can do to help your body heal and then DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR BODY!

2007-09-12 14:17:23 · answer #9 · answered by whodat 1 · 0 0

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2016-04-05 02:51:44 · answer #10 · answered by Flor 4 · 0 0

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