Question by cassie_angel: How can you treat gout at home untill you can see a doctor?
Well my dad thinks he has gout, and he doesnt have health insurence and the moment so I was wondering if anyone could help out. All i need to know is how i can treat it at home for know…
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Answer by caffsans
sorry=but for as long as you can handle the pain
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have him eat some cherries
Comment by johneonykk — October 5, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
Don’t drink alcohol!
Comment by debbiemeis — October 5, 2010 @ 11:11 pm
If it’s a foot keep it elevated and drink lots of water. No rich foods. Don’t take Ibuprofen,use an aspirin product.Fruit juices and plenty of WATER. Gout is from eating way to rich foods and can be controlled by a healthy diet. Salads veggies and little red meat.
Comment by Rouge Rocker — October 5, 2010 @ 11:26 pm
First of all if your dad has gout, you should know that there is no cure for gout. The only treatment is a special diet and medication to help with the swelling and pain. You should eliminate red meats, tomatoes and tomatoe sauce, orange juices or any juices high in citric acids, any foods high in uric acids, cheeses, and gravy. You may be able to find a more specific list on the Internet through a search engine.
Comment by 2"CUTE"2B30 — October 6, 2010 @ 12:23 am
Yes, there is a way, but it’s a lot of work! Get (or make) two or three trays about 2′X3′ with an inch or so of dirt in the bottom. Plant wheat in it, and keep it moist, until you get it about six in. tall. You cut it then (however much you will use, it needs to be FRESH) then juice it. It’s better if you have a pressure type juicer than a spin type, so you don’t oxidize the juice. He should drink 1/3 of a little juice glass of it at least twice a day. If he can’t get it down (it’s really strong) just fell the glass the rest of the way up with water. NO SUGAR!! The other trays are to get the wheat-grass growing and up to the usable size while you are using the other tray. I know for a fact that wheat-grass will help several other things too, including “shingles”! Good Luck! (You will learn that wheat need a lot of sun, but can be grown inside during the winter). As you start, plant the trays about a week apart. You’ll soon see how much and how often you need to for you’re use. If dirt isn’t available where you live, you can buy it at Wal-Mart or any garden, or nursery (like for flowers and plants). Also, it works better to spray on the water to avoid a FLOOD.
Comment by Dust in the wind — October 6, 2010 @ 1:14 am
There are several over the counter medicines that work very well for gouty arthritis. which is caused by a deposition of urate crystals in the joints. Its very painful. The classic joint involved is the big toe and it appears swollen and red.
As a physician I often recommend ALLEVE 200 mg tabs take 2 tabs every 12 hours. Avoid alcohol drink plenty of water.
Comment by man_that_heals66 — October 6, 2010 @ 2:09 am
according to the mayo clinic no aspirin because it can raise the level of uric acid in the blood Use aleeve instead
Comment by redd headd — October 6, 2010 @ 2:50 am
No alcohol, no red meat. Drink cherry juice
Comment by bigswag — October 6, 2010 @ 3:04 am
i have heard that drinking cherry juice helps. a co-worker of mine said he used it to treat gout and swears it worked overnight.
Comment by slr524 — October 6, 2010 @ 3:41 am
Black cherry or Black cherry extract. I have used it several times to treat patients with gout. You can get the extract at a good health food store, just follow the recommended dosage on bottle.
Comment by KB — October 6, 2010 @ 4:08 am