Question by shannon e: What do you do, besides medication, to help if you have gout?
I’m interested in non-rx strategies!
Thank You!
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Answer by Janie C
depeding if on your feet you should saok them in warm water salt water it should keep the pain down but i am not a doc may be you should talk to one they know best really!
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Belive it or not – eat or drink some cherries.
Yep turns out cherries are a natural way to reduce the uric acid build-up that causes gout.
I beleive the tart or sour cherries work best.
If you don’t liek thenm you can also take a supplement of them but the real fruit or juice is what works best.
Many people swear by them.
Cheers, Good luck and good health.
Comment by Solunas — November 7, 2010 @ 1:30 pm
Aren’t you supposed to stay away from red meats and pork?
Comment by livn4themin — November 7, 2010 @ 1:54 pm
stay away from foods that are high in uric acid don’t drink or smoke and get some work outs under your belt drink lots of water I know this is painful but stay away from pain meds okay gook luck your diet is very important as you know.
Comment by jeff w — November 7, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
Stay away from seafood and alcohol. Drink plenty of water to keep your joint tissue hydrated and cartilidge lubricated.
Comment by ncaachamp — November 7, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
You can apply ice for 20-30 minutes several times / day to reduce swelling and pain. If you are not opposed to taking over the counter meds, Aleve or Advil is considered best to reduce the inflammation and pain.
Hydration is critical. Drink plenty of water to flush your system of urate crystals. Vitamin C, tea, and coffee work have a diuretic affect and work against hydration.
Avoid foods that are high in purines, including alcohol, dark meats, seafood, sardines, anchovies, sugar sweetened soft drinks, asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, spinach, dried beans and peas.
Dairy foods have been shown to reduce the incidence of gout, as has tofu, and cherries.
Comment by Máire Siobhán — November 7, 2010 @ 3:17 pm