How can I help lower the pain of gout?

How can I help lower the pain of gout?My boyfriend's recently gotten a gout infection on the heel of his right foot. It's greatly diminished his ability to walk around, he's been bedridden all day. I really want to help him out with the pain, but I don't know what I can do. Are there any creams or homeopathic remedies I could try that would make him feel better?

I found this website called cureyourgout.com that says you can cure gout with grocery items. However, they want $ 20 to know what the items are. Sadly, I don't have $ 20 to my name.

I'm genuinely concerned about him. He's a prideful man and I don't think he'll let me know how much pain he's really in. I've at least managed to scare him to the point where he won't leave bed because I'll yell at him. I'm nearly positive that walking around on it isn't a good remedy.

So, please, if anyone has any suggestions as to what might lower the pain, it would be amazingly helpful.

Oh, and lest me forget, he's a heart x-plant, so aspirin and most blood thinners are out of the question. I really want to help him get better as soon as possible :(

Gene D
you should stay away from certain food groups. call your dr. and he will give you a sheet of do's and donts. i use alliporinal, it hasnt gone away but at least i can walk now. periodically i use heat.( as hot as i can stand) that works wonders. so, until you can go to the dr. and have fluids drawn,,this may help. i feel for him.

Tom C
Gout is an inflammatory joint disease and a form of arthritis, not some mysterious illness of the rich and powerful.

Gout, which occurs in about five percent of people with arthritis, results from the buildup of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is the result of the breakdown of waste substances, called purines, in the body. Usually it is dissolved in the blood, processed by the kidneys, and passed out of the body in the urine. But in some people there is an excess amount of uric acid, too much for the kidneys to eliminate quickly. When there is too much uric acid in the blood, it crystallizes and collects in the joint spaces, causing gout. Occasionally, these deposits become so large that they push against the skin in lumpy patches, called tophi, that can actually be seen.

A gout attack usually lasts five to ten days, and the most common area under siege is the big toe. In fact, 75 percent of people with gout will be affected in the big toe at some time. Gout in the big toe can become so painful that even a bedsheet draped over it will cause intolerable pain. Besides the big toe, gout may also develop in the ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows.

If you're already predisposed to gout, you can trigger an episode by

Drinking too much alcohol


Overeating, especially purine foods


Having surgery


Experiencing a sudden severe illness or trauma


Going on a crash diet


Injuring a joint


Having chemotherapy


Being under stress. The link isn't the stress itself, but the comfort eating or drinking that may accompany it.

If you have gout, professional medical treatment is required. There are several prescription medications that are very effective at eliminating excess uric acid. Untreated, gout may progress to serious joint damage and disability. Also, excess uric acid can cause kidney stones.

Treatment for gout usually involves medications. What medications you and your doctor choose will be based on your current health and your own preferences. Medications for gout include:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs may control inflammation and pain in people with gout. NSAIDs include over-the-counter options such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others), as well as more powerful prescription NSAIDs. NSAIDs carry risks of stomach pain, bleeding and ulcers.

Colchicine. Colchicine controls gout effectively, but may cause uncomfortable side effects, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If you're unable to take NSAIDs, your doctor may recommend colchicine.

Steroids. Steroid medications, such as the drug prednisone may control gout inflammation and pain. Steroids may be administered in pill form, or they can be injected into your joint. Side effects of steroids may include thinning bones, poor wound healing and a decreased ability to fight infection. Steroids may be reserved for people who can't take either NSAIDs or colchicine.

Drinking alcohol worsens the problem.

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