Gout treatment usually includes a combination of prescription medications, over-the-counter pain relievers, diet changes, and some herbal or natural remedies.

You need to involve your doctor to help you make a better choice. Since Gout can mimic some other diseases, it is important for your doctor to make the diagnosis and monitor the progress of your Gout.

Both your doctor and your pharmacist should know all the treatments you are using – prescription, non-prescription, and natural or herbal – since many of the treatments may have an impact on other medicines you are using and vice versa.

Gout can be treated in the following ways:

 

• Natural Medicine / Naturopathy
• Alternative Treatments and Remedies
• Traditional Medications

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Natural Medicine / Naturopathy

Using diet, vitamins, some basic natural supplements, and herbs, you can neutralize the Uric Acid in your body and help your body flush it out.

You will become symptom-free. Better yet, you will become healthy and energetic. You will lose weight, look good, and feel wonderful. And you won’t spend money on doctors, pills, or fancy diets.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can improve the effectiveness of NSAIDs. Better yet, ½ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 8 ounces of water drunk 2-3 times a day will rid you of your Gout symptoms. Remember to reduce your Sodium intake while doing this and check your blood pressure several times a day.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar combined with two teaspoons of raw honey drunk once daily will change the pH of the blood and help your body get rid of Uric Acid.

Apple cider vinegar can also be applied directly to Gout-stricken joints to alleviate pain and swelling.

Vitamins and Minerals

Folic Acid helps to inhibit an enzyme needed for Uric Acid production. Research studies have shown that a deficiency in Vitamins such as A, B5 and E are serious factors that can lead to the formation and advancement of Gout symptoms.

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Take a good multi-vitamin and make sure you get plenty of fruits and vegetables. Be sure to eat enough Potassium, especially if you take a Diuretic.

Exercise . . . and Lose Weight

Since Gout is closely associated with Obesity, being overweight can cause Uric Acid level to rise in your blood.

Cardiovascular exercise will increase your oxygen intake and capacity, which will help cleanse your body. Cardiovascular exercise and weight-bearing exercise will help you lose weight.

Herbs

A variety of herbs have shown effectiveness with alleviating the signs and symptoms of Gout. Natural food stores often carry pills or drops containing one or more herbs.

1. To help neutralize high Uric Acid levels, try Alfalfa, Burdoch, Hyssop, Juniper and Nettle.

2. Natural Diuretics, like Parsley and Yarrow, used in combination with Neutralizers, can help the body flush out the Uric Acid. However, pegnant women and those with kidney disease or dysfunction should not use Parsley or Yarrow.

3. Buchu, when used as a tea, dissolves Uric Acid crystals and helps the body eliminate them.

4. Herbs that have anti-inflammatory characteristics include Bilberry, Celery seeds, Hawthorn, Hydrangea, Parsley, Thyme, Perilla, Vervain, and Yarrow. Peppermint, Chamomile, and Lemon balm can be used fresh or dried as teas.

5. Naturo Gout Care, a holistic remedy, takes a 2 pronged approach to combat Gout. On one hand, it eases joint pains and promotes healthy joints. On the other hand, it flushes your body of the toxins that cause these joint pains.

6. With Devil's Claw and Boswellia Serrata, Naturo Gout Care supports healthy cartilages, maintains blood supply to the joints and keeps soft joint tissues nourished and viable.

7. Naturo Gout Care has other effective constituents as well. Dandelion, a herb rich in vitamins and minerals, along with Fennel, supports digestion and improves liver functions.

Other herbs can be used as compresses to help with the pain, redness, and swelling of an acute Gout attack.

1. Cayenne pepper (1 tablespoon) can be combined with 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water and heated. After mixing thoroughly, use a sponge or washcloth to apply Cayenne solution and rub into affected joint. Wash hands thoroughly twice.

2. Mullein leaves (several) or Spearmint leaves (a bunch) can be combined with 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water and heated. Wrap the soaked leaves around the joint for 20-30 minutes several times a day.

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Alternative Treatments and Remedies

Fruits

Increasing your intake of certain fruits and vegetables will greatly reduce the number and severity of your painful Gout episodes.

One of the best foods for you is Cherries. Fresh cherries are best – cherries of all types will help. Research has shown that as few as 6 cherries a day can give you relief, but it is recommended that you eat 20+ cherries a day.

Alternatively, drinking one-half to one cup of pure cherry juice a day is very effective. (This is not the juice that canned cherries or Maraschino cherries are packed in.) Your overall health will improve and your painful Gout episodes will reduce as you increase your intake of the following fruits: Cherries, Strawberries, Blueberries and Grapes.

Increase your intake of Green, Leafy Vegetables so that you are eating about 2 cups a day. Also make sure you are eating Celery and Avocados as often as possible. Celery seeds are also great for you.

Take Naturo Gout Care along with your regular Cherries and Vegetables and you'll be surprised to see how fast you have got relief from the throbbing pains, inflammation and swelling.

Water

Drinking water is the single best thing you can do for your health. Drink a minimum of eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Ten 8-ounce glasses (80 ounces) a day is best. Don’t just sip it – really drink it and imagine it washing the inside of your body clean.

Get a quart drink bottle. You should be filling it and drinking the water at least twice a day. Ideally, you should drink half of your body weight in ounces of water per day. (A 140-lb person should drink 70+ ounces of water a day.)

Traditional Medications

During the acute phase of Gout, your doctor will probably prescribe one of three types of treatments:

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs),
Corticosteroids,
Colchicines.
Uric Acid Lowering Drugs

In some cases, you may be taking a combination of two of these drugs. Because these drugs will probably be used by you over a period of several weeks to several years, you need to know what they do and what types of side effects and long-term effects they may have.

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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

The group of drugs known as NSAIDs are the least damaging for long-term use. Some are available over-the-counter. However, the normal recommendations for dosages may not be appropriate for the pain of an acute Gout attack. Therefore, be sure you take the dosage your doctor recommends.

The ones that are used regularly include Naproxen (Naprosyn®, Naprelan®, or Aleve®), Ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®), Fenoprofen (Nalfon®) and Indomethacin (Indocin®) which reduce the swelling, pain and inflammation.

Serious side effects of this group of drugs include bleeding in the stomach or intestines, ulcers, stomach pain or cramping, and dark stools. Another drawback is that these drugs have a top limit of pain they can manage, above which increased dosage has no effect.

However, none of the NSAIDs have any effect on lowering the Uric Acid in the body or the Uric Acid being produced by the body.

Note: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may relieve pain but has no effect on swelling or inflammation. Aspirin raises the Uric Acid level by preventing kidney excretion of Uric Acid, so it should never be taken for any reason if you know you have Gout.

Corticosteroids

The Corticosteroids can be taken orally (like Prednisone®) or they can be injected directly into the inflamed joint. Either way, their main purpose is to reduce swelling, pain and inflammation quickly, often within hours.

Common side effects of the oral Corticosteroids include weight gain, water retention, a decreased ability to fight infections or heal wounds, and thinning of the bones if taken for a long period of time. Corticosteroids are only used for short periods of time.

If you are suffering from Gout, you need a two pronged approach to combat it. You need relief from the joint pains, swelling and inflammation and you also need to get those uric acid deposits out of your system. You need to flush the extra uric acid regularly too. Learn how you can easily do both.

Colchicine

Colchicine is a powerful drug which can be administered by mouth or given intravenously. Usually given within 12 hours of the onset of symptoms and administered every hour or two, it is for use for very short periods of time – like a couple of days.

The significant improvement in symptoms must be balanced against the severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting that often accompany the use of Colchicine.

Uric Acid Lowering Drugs

Several drugs are available to lower the circulating Uric Acid. Three methods of action are available:

• Dissolving hard Tophi


• Increasing the kidneys’ excretion of Uric Acid (Probencid known as Benemid® or Sulfinpyrazone known as Anturane®)


• Decreasing the body’s production of Uric Acid from Purines in foods (Allopurinol known as Zyloprim® or Aloprim®).

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The medications which decrease the body’s production of Uric Acid may work better for those with Primary Gout.

The medications that improve Uric Acid removal by the kidneys are often more effective for those suffering from Secondary Gout.

These drugs may be started immediately after the first painful Gout attack and continues with adjustments according to frequency and severity of any future attacks.

Tests for Hyperuricemia may become routine for those at risk of Secondary Gout. If that happens, then these medicines will be routinely used to lower the Uric Acid.

Side effects of these drugs include the formation of kidney stones, rashes, stomach pain, low blood counts and liver damage.

Warning: If taken during an acute attack, the inflammation and pain may worsen.

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How to Prevent Gout

There is no way to prevent Gout, but you can lessen the number and severity of acute Gout attacks. Those at risk for secondary Gout need to be tested annually for Hyperuricemia, follow a diet low in Purines, and avoid Alcohol. For those using Diuretics, consult your physician about the risks and whether there is another medication you could use.

Prevention through Diet

No specific dietary changes are proved to reduce your risk of Gout. However, it may make sense to eat foods that contain fewer Purines. Starting recommendations include:

• Cutting back on the amount of red meat and seafood you eat.


• Avoiding alcoholic beverages.


• Eating more low-fat dairy products.


• Eating more complex carbohydrates, such as whole-grain breads.

Purines are explained and foods to avoid are listed on the Gout Diet.

Choose portions that allow you to maintain a healthy weight. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals. Losing weight may decrease Uric Acid levels in your body, but avoid fasting or rapid weight loss, since doing so may temporarily raise Uric Acid levels.