What are the best non drug solutions for gout?
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Eating cherries is good for gout.  I don't know about the world cup.
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You need to have an orthopedic doc look at you.  It could be gout arthritis, which  responds very well to a special medication for that. If you go to a general doc or try to diagnose yourself, you can end up half crippled from the disease. Correct diagnosis is the key.  \nAs far as diet goes, lay off fatty foods, alcohol.\nRN
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My dad and I both suffer from extremly bad camps in our legs at night. We have found it helpfull to eat bananas and drink gatorade before bed. That is the non medication method. They also have medication you can pick up at your local drdug store that works as well.. But the all natural way seems to work just as well for both of us!
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To help lower uric acid, the following dietary guidelines are recommended: (1) Restricting high-protein foods (especially organ meats). The Handbook of Clinical Dietetics by The American Dietetic Association more specifically states "sweetbreads, anchovies, sardines, shrimp, mackerel, liver, kidney, meat extracts, and dried legumes." (2) Avoiding high-fat diets, (3) If you consume alcohol, only do so in moderation, (4) Weight loss, if overweight. However, weight loss should be done very slowly and very-low-calorie diets should be avoided (they may provoke acute attacks of gout), (5) Increased intake of fluids (at least 2 quarts per day) In addition, my reference states that a diet high in fructose (fruit sugar) appears to increase uric acid production and excretion. Thus, it is a good idea to limit (not eliminate) fruit intake. For more individualized information, I`d recommend that you consult with a registered dietitian (RD). To find an RD in your area, please refer to the website below. Thank you.
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anti biotics would be one way. If you decide not to go to the doctor all you need to do is eat healthy and your bodies antibodies will do the rest. A few simple instructions\n\nstay away from dairy-it creates muscus\nstay away from high allergenfoods-wheat dairy corn\ndont eat sugar\ndrink so much water you can go ten minutes without peeing\ndrink or eat fruits high in vitamin c-it stabalizes and frees radicals in your body, immune system booster.
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Homeopathy for Strained Muscles and Sprains:-\n!.ARNICA 200\n2.RHUS TOX 200\nBoth together Thrice on the first day half hour before meals and just once in the morning from the second day till fully cured ! Works like a charm !\nTake Care and God Bless !
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Short of natural remedies like black cherry juice, other remedies include motin, alleve, ice and elevate affected extremity.  Drink plenty of fluid.\n\nAvoid foods with precursors to uric acid.  If symptoms are not relieved go see a doctor.\n\nAlso, be careful that the diagnosis of gout is correct cause gout looks like an infection of the skin and joint sometimes.\n\nhttp://www.podiatrychannel.com/gout/\nhttp://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/gout_new.asp#5
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There are three lines of treatment. The first is simply control of pain, for which your physician may prescribe an analgesic other than aspirin. The second treatment is control of inflammation caused by uric-acid crystals. For this your physician may prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug. Alfalfa is a good source of minerals and other nutrients that help to reduce serum uric acid. Take 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams daily in tablet or capsule form.\n\n  When an attack of gout strikes, eat only raw fruits and vegetables for two weeks. Juices are best.\n  Maintain a diet low in purines at all times. Purines are organic compounds that contribute to uric acid formation.\n\nConsume plenty of quality water. Fluid intake promotes the excretion of uric acid.\n\nAvoid rich foods such as cakes and pies. Leave white flour and sugar products out of your diet.
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No, Allopurinol is not a pain killer and the ingredients are not the same.  Allopurinol is used to treat chronic gout (a form of arthritis). It works by preventing the formation of uric acid (a product of the metabolism of protein that's present in the blood and released in the urine). Blocking uric acid production helps prevent gout attacks and the formation of kidney stones or other kidney problems.
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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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Hi!Drink a lot of water and that's #1.The more fluids/water you drink, the least likely you are to developer stones and flush out the ones you have.That is very important. Cut down on the amount of dairy you take in. Apply a hot compress over the kidney and /or painful areas, or better yet, take a bath with 8 drops of any of the following 100% pure aromatherapy oils:lavender,orange,fennel (or if you want a blend, use a combo of 4 each. Hope you feel better!
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Best remedy is always the natural remedy - lots of WATER and limit eating the purine (uric acid) sources!\n\nWhy? Gout (gouty arthritis) is caused by increased uric acid in the blood which may be due to several reasons:\n\nOne is increased intake of purines that contributes to the uric acid in the blood when eventually metabolized, Second is when the person has a deficiency in his kidneys that the accumulated uric acid in the blood cannot eventually get out of your system.  Another reason is when the person has hypercatabolism or increased degradation of body tissues that could also lead to increased uric acid production and concentration in the blood.\nSo what now if you have an increased uric acid concentration in the blood?  High uric acid levels in the blood without enough water/fluids, or without the proper excretory function of the kidneys will leave/deposit these uric acids in the joints and eventually forming them into uric acid salts.  These salts when formed in the joints makes it swollen or painful, and thus a gouty attack.\n\nThere are also other factors that lead to higher retention of uric acid in the blood like cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol drinking, intake of caffeine, fatty and salty foods.  All of these tends to increase uric acid concentrations in the blood, not because they are the source of it, but they tend to minimize its excretion from the kidneys.\n\nTo minimize gouty attacks, bear in mind the following:\n\n1)  Drink a lot of water - at least 2 liters per day to flush out extra wastes in the blood.  Don't worry, water is zero (0) calories so it won't make you gain weight!\n\n2) Limit intake of high purine containing foods: internal organs, dried beans, nuts & seeds, lentils, mushrooms, anchovies, sardines, small types of fishes.\n\n3) Avoid the foods that tend to minimize the uric acid excretion from the blood: fats & oils (in excesive amounts), chicken skin & wings - breast is best, alcohol, coffee (caffeine), smoking.\n\n4) Avoid eating salty foods as they tend to promote water retention in the blood, minimizing excretion of the fluids including uric acid accumulated in the blood.\n\nThese simple things when followed will surely help you out with your gout.\n\nAlso, maybe you should try to visit your doctor and let your kidneys be checked, as sometimes (as in sometimes, not always!), having a gouty attack could also be the effect or symptom of a malfunctioning kidney/s.  Who knows, prevention is better than cure, and kidney malfunction/(death) is irreversible.\n\nThere are also some other drug remedies for gout which is typically used for acute (immediate or for the moment) attacks.\n\nFor those people who are sure they don't have kidney malfunction, they can use Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs.  These drugs tend to reduce the swelling and pain as fast remedy.  Drug list include: Indomethacin, Diclofenac or Ketorolac.\n\nColchicine may also be used for acute attacks.\n\nFor prolonged use, you may use Allupurinol 100mg once daily for 2 weeks.  Dose may be increased to 300mg once daily after the first 2 weeks.\n\nThough, the best remedy is still the first that i have offered: WATER & Diet Therapy.  This will give you a less costly remedy, and more enjoyable life without the medications.
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Gout is a genetic defect type of disease..these ppl who have gout cant eat food containing purines*amino acids*\nThe accumulations of uric acids in the joints areas where it gets less blood flow but exposed to environment factors such as cold..like fingers,toes,extremities..so they bcome crystallised..and when the joint moves,the crystals causes hurt,inflammations due to frictions with the sharp edges of the crytals against our biological soft tissues in the joint\nNO we cant cure gout but we can control the disease from gettin worse..\nWine and some other porducts contain properties which may aggrevate gout attacks due to its contents..\ngo to doctors and they ll give u wat s save to be consume and whats not..
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Gout is a form of arthritis.  It is caused by uric acid which the body does not process correctly.  I don't beleive pecans have this in them but the coffee could be the culprit.  My sister-in-law has gout and had to switch to decafinated coffee. Also she drinks cherry juice, unsweetned and this has kept her from an attack for 3 weeks now.  Eating dark cherries also helps.
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I agree with the above. Also try not to eat much red meat or seafood. Apparently dairy products are good for gout (if that is indeed what you have).
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No sure bout gout related to prostate issues. I have gout and no issues so far.  As far as a biopsy, do it man.  Why take the intermediate step when the biopsy will tell the whole story. Waiting to do this could be a death sentence for you
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My dad had gout and he had to give up corned beef.  Every time he ate corned beef, he had a terrible bout with gout.\n\nI found the list below:\n\nOffal foods such as: Liver, Kidneys, Tripe, Heart, Tongue, etc. \nExcessive amounts of red meat and poultry. \nShellfish, mussels, anchovies, fish roe, herring, mackerel, sardines, shrimp, and scallops. \nPeas, legumes, spinach, lentils and beans. \nYeast. \nMushrooms \nasparagus \nAlcohol intake should at least be reduced (beer and wine especially