Gout problems and going on holiday soon help, as i need to walk?
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Fresh cherries and strawberrys are natural remedies. Drink ALOT of water, no sodas or coffee <caffeine>. No meat,beans,or fried foods. Theres' a lengthy list of dietary no-no's. Quick way is get an injection / prednisone from your physician
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Drink lots of water, stay away from salt and put your feet up.\nIf it gets too bad see your Doctor. After all my test, my Doctor said I was fine just put your feet up!
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A liquid diet for a few days should help. Hope you feel better soon!
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Gout is a form of arthritis that developes when there is a build up of uric acid in the blood. When the uric acid levels get high enough, it collects in the joints. The joint that is usually first and most severely affected is the big toe joint. As this uric acid collects in the toe joint, it forms crystals in the shape of a needle. These needle like crystals cause a stabbing pain , sometimes excruciating pain, plus swelling. The affected toe is like an inside out pin cushion. OUCH!!! \n\n95% of the Gout sufferers are men over 30. It is rare, but it does attack women also. Gout is closely related to the foods you eat. The natural approach to Gout would be to change your diet and increase your fluid intake. \n\nThere are foods that cause an increase in uric acid and they should be greatly curtailed from the diet. These foods are: \n\nanchovies, \nasparagus, \nherring, \nmeats & gravies, \nmushrooms, \nmussels, \nsardines, \nand alcoholic beverages, \nfried foods. \nThey should also try to avoid rich cakes and pies. \nSome studies have shown a vitamin deficiency of vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin E contribute to the disease process of Gout. \n\nThere are foods that can neutralize the uric acid, so these can be eaten freely. They are: \napple cider vinegar,\ncherries, \ncherry juice, \ncelery, strawberries \navocados. \nIt is necessary to increase your water intake also as this will help flush the uric acid out. Herbs that help to neutralize the uric acid are alfalfa, burdock, hyssop and juniper. Alfalfa is the stongest of the mentioned herbs and the first choice. There are prescription drugs available from your doctor but please ask about the mild to serious side effects of these drugs.       \n* The information in this article should not replace the advice of your medical practitioner. \n\nLucinda Jenkins is an LPNHC and is the owner of Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Copyright © 2000, Lucinda Jenkins
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Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. You can help prevent it by not eating foods rich in purines such as red meat. Taking the drugs allopurinol or purinecid is the best way of avoiding the build up of uric acid.\n\nPrevention of acute gout involves:\n\n* maintaining a good fluid intake;\n* weight reduction;\n* dietary changes;\n* reduction of alcohol intake; and\n* medications to reduce hyperuricemia
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Take Alieve, and don't put any weight on your toe.  Stay off of it as much as possible.  It'll take a few days to start feeling better.
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You need to stay off your foot as much as possible. Keep your foot elavated above your heart and soak in some warm epsom salt as well.
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Get good shoes for walking, take whatever pain med you can tolerate (ask your doctor first), use ice pack when needed. Main thing is see your doctor. Good luck.
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Try walking for a while.  It'll do you good!
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if u have gouty attacks check with a doc..its important..as for diet go low with spinach,mushrooms,cauliflowers,cabbage.broccoli .ur doc will elaborate the list
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I've got some extra you can have!!!!!  Seriously though, I think you have to stock up on pasta, rice, potato type meals, eat plenty of it.  If you aren't vegetarian, eat plenty of meat especially chicken.  Have you seen a nutrisionalist?  Maybe discuss that with your GP, if it's a problem for you, then it is a problem worth sharing and trying to get help resolving.  Do you have any other health troubles, have you had your thyroid checked out? If it's overactive you could be burning it all off too quickly, look it up! (try and cut down the fags - they're not good for you!!! - I should take my own advice lol)  Good luck
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Eating cherries is good for gout.  I don't know about the world cup.
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try foot reflexology\nthe use of good massage therpy will help
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Many times people have gout in their legs.  Drinking alcohol exacerbates gout (makes it worse and causes pain).\n\nDehydration is also an issue after drinking alcohol which can cause cramps in your legs.  Drink water when you drink alcohol.\n\nSecondly.. NEVER EVER follow drinking alcohol with taking medications... ESPECIALLY narcotics such as percocet!!!\n\nThey can both depress your respiratory system and you could become very sick and/or die with taking drugs and alcohol together!
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yes medication helps gout, It helps the acute symptoms and it helps preventing relapses in the future.  Furthermore what you need is a list of foods to AVOID from your Doctor.
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Change your diet.  Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid.  Eliminate alcohol (especially beer), rich foods, red meat.
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You should probably drink more water, and read up on how your kidney's function.  The uric acid that is produced by your body is it's way of eliminating metabolic wastes.  Its not good to keep it.