KIMBERLY N
i believe gout is a form of arthritus, so i would take my medication that has an anti-inflammatory to help ease the pain.
Andrew
I was diagnosed with gout many years ago. At that time, medical science thought it was caused by diet, so they told me to never eat meat and stop drinking booze. However, over the years the wisdom has changed and doctors now believe it is purely biochemical because it is all about how much uric acid is in your blood. As a result, they prescribed a medication called allopurinol. I take a pill a day and haven't had much gout since. I would recommend you go to your doctor and asked if you could be put on one of the many medications designed to control uric acid in the blood.
justhinking
change your diet. check out this prevention and diet website.
I feel for you, my mom has it and the pain seems unbearable
big_shot_nurse
Gout is caused when the body produces more uric acid than it excretes. The amount of excess uric acid in the blood then crystalizes and the crystals adhere to joints, causing inflammation. Some medications can cause or aggravate this condition. These include some antibiotics, diuretics, cyclosporine, levodopa and aspirin. Long-term complications of gout can include deformity of joints and kidney stones.
Self treatment for gout should begin with fluid intake. At least six to ten glasses of water should be consumed daily to help dilute the uric acid and flush it from the system through urine. Alcoholic drinks are to be avoided since they promote high uric acid levels in the blood. Also to be avoided are foods which break down into uric acid such as sardines, shrimp, anchovies, mushrooms and dried beans. Cherries and strawberries are believed to be helpful in relieving gout symptoms. Filter drinking water to reduce exposure to possible lead contaminants. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure level and weight can reduce the risk of gout since those with high blood pressure are at a higher risk.
When experiencing an attack, applying hot or cold compresses to the joint area may relieve some of the pain and swelling. Aspirin products also relieve pain effectively but can have harmful effects on the stomach lining and should be used infrequently. Complete rest is recommended when an attack strikes since no pressure should be placed on the painful, sore joints.
Papeversomniferum
Quit eating foods that excite the uric acid levels in your blood stream.
A doctor should have told you it was gout right? Well then why did he fail to fill you in on what to do about it?
I really hate medical questions!
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