Question by Hairy Terry: What to do about Gout of the Toe?
My Dr. just told me I have gout in my toe. It really hurts bad. He gave me a med. to help lower my uric acid because that’s what causes it. He also gave me a Cortizone shot and a Toredol shot in his office before I left which has helped with the swelling. Is there anything else I can do to help it and also—–what are some of the foods I should stay away from like seafood, beans, anything else? Thank You.

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Answer by nadadime
Sometimes I use the Mayo Clinic website.

It is very informative. Keep in mind, it won’t replace a doctor’s advice.
Good Luck and Hope you feel better soon!

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gout/DS00090

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   yes! You need to totally change your diet and avoid the foods with high purines, as well as avoid any alcohol. There are certain foods which you need to avoid – and other foods which are beneficial, for example fruits rich in Vitamin C. And drink a lot, like water, tea, coffee.

   It doesn’t make sense if you take medication but your diet would still contain bad foods high in purines. Those are what cause the high uric acid levels.

   Comment by georg r — May 30, 2011 @ 1:03 pm

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