I had gout attacks that were gone in 3 days or some that took 2 weeks, but my last one is still here like 2 months later. My swelling has gone down, but I still have trouble getting my shoes on and my big toe hurts when I try and move it. Mabie your uncle will have better luck than I did, I’ve been taking Indometacin
and Tylenol 3 with codeine for my pain.

Depends on the meds that the doctor gave him, and how well he responds to them, and how much pain he can tolerate.

According to Dr Jimmy Gutman gout is a painful form of arthritis. It is an indicator of a lowered immune system.

How can pain, inflammation and lowered immune system be beneficial?

It is also an indication of dietary deficiencies resulting in lowered glutathione levels. Boost your glutathione and you decrease the symptoms.

my brother has it and it would go away and come back and he would almost cry{30yo) now he takes somthing everyday for it w/ no probs. dont know what though sorry-but it works

this is a great question for your doctor. make an appointment and ask.

Hi TruthSeeker (right name)

Causes of Gout
Gout is caused by excessive accumulation of uric acid in the tissues. The underlying cause of uric acid accumulation is unknown, yet research has found that it can basically be attributed to metabolic or kidney problems. Increased production of uric acid may be the result of metabolic enzyme defects, certain types of chronic anemia, or other complex conditions. Dehydration and kidney disease can cause poor clearance of uric acid from the body.

Proper diet, nutrition, and metabolic balance all play crucial roles in the prevention and treatment of this disease. The conception of gout as a condition of affluence is tenuous, but a heavy diet, particularly organ meats that increase amount of uric acid, and alcohol consumption, can hinder the removal of uric acid by the kidneys.

Although most people initiate a gout attack through poor lifestyle choices (obesity, rich foods, alcohol), 10%-15% of gout patients have attacks due to a metabolic problem, such as a deficiency of enzymes (xanthine oxidase) and purine imbalances. Purines come from certain foods (meat products, especially liver and other organ meats, sausages and other processed meats, anchovies, crab, shrimp, milk, eggs, and many beans, including soy), but are also normally present, in the form of DNA and RNA in the cells. Purines are broken down into uric acid, which is then normally excreted through the urine.

Medications, including aspirin and diuretics, can cause gout by putting extra stress on the kidneys; these drugs cause 25% of new gout cases. Kidney stones and other kidney problems are present in 90% of gout sufferers, because urate crystals also accumulate in the kidneys.

Quick Action Plan for Gout

1. The goal of diet for those with gout is to reduce the production of uric acid to normal levels. Cherries, and all rich colored berries, such as blueberries, are recommended. Consume half a pound of fresh or unsweetened frozen cherries per day for a period of three to six weeks as a healing protocol.

2. Organic cherry juice is especially good for gout, as are many of the new “magic juices” such as Goji, Acai and Noni juice, puree or powder. Pomegranate fruit extracts have been shown to be effective as well.

3. Eliminate alcohol consumption, which both increases uric acid production and reduces uric acid excretion in the kidneys. Gout sufferers should also maintain a low-purine diet, which completely omits organ meats, shellfish, yeast (brewer’s and baker’s), herring, sardines, mackerel, and anchovies.

4. Intake of dried legumes, spinach, asparagus, fish, poultry, and mushrooms, should also be curtailed. Refined carbohydrates and saturated fats are best kept to a minimum.

5. Drink plenty of pure water, because it keeps urine diluted and promotes the excretion of uric acid.

6. Test for food and environmental allergies and avoid all foods and substances to which you are allergic.

7. Cleansing and Detoxification, including colon and bowel cleansing therapies, fasting, kidney and gallbladder flushes, physical medicine, and homeopathic remedies.

8. In clinical trials with gout patients, devil’s claw was found to relieve joint pain, as well as reduce blood cholesterol and uric acid levels. For gout sufferers, professionals can recommend: 1-2 g of dried powdered devil’s claw root three times a day; 4-5 ml of (1:5) tincture three times a day; or 400 mg of dry solid extract (3:1) three times a day.

9. The following nutritional supplements are recommended: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 1.8 g daily), vitamin E (400-800 IU daily), folic acid (under a doctor’s supervision, 10-40 mg daily), and quercetin with bromelain (125-250 mg three times a day between meals).

Herbal Aids

The eliminative organs must be improved. Drink apple cider vinegar with honey and bathe the area in hot apple cider vinegar. To speed healing, take MCP pectin (one teaspoonful three times a day). Herbal teas work well to relieve pain. Tincture of lobelia with apple cider vinegar baths on the afflicted parts is very good. A good herb combination is equal parts of skullcap, valerian, and yarrow taken in tea form to assist in freeing the toxic waste from the tissues and to eliminate the waste through the various excretory organs.

Best of health to you

You are taking the correct meds for gout. It just sometimes takes weeks and months for it to go away.

this site said burdock root (use herbpharm tincture burdock blend has a mild uric acid lowering.

it also says more

also cherries..some say any kind of cherry or cherry juice..others say only sour cherry juice usually sold as a concentrate. I have sen this at Kroger’s in the produce section (some of them)

a vegan diet will likely work as it has reverse arthritis

online on some things said to fix gout if you Google gout alternative earth.

Also turmeric is a natural anti inflammatory.

A change in his diet is best for him…

Low Purine Diet
GENERAL INFORMATION:

What is a low-purine diet?

A low-purine diet consists of foods which are low in purine content. Purine is a substance that is found in foods and is produced naturally by the body. Purines are broken down by the body and changed to uric acid. The kidneys normally filter the uric acid and the uric acid leaves the body through the urine. However, people with gout sometimes have a build-up of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid may build up because the body makes too much. It may also build up because the body does not get rid of enough uric acid through the urine. High levels of uric acid can cause urate crystals to form in the joints. The buildup of these crystals causes swelling, which is called a gout attack or gout pain.

Gout attacks may be treated and prevented with medicine. Making dietary changes such as limiting the amount of purine may also help to treat and prevent gout attacks. Other lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, and increasing liquids may also help to prevent gout attacks.
How can I make low-purine foods a regular part of my diet? Limiting the amount of purines in your diet is a change that may help you to manage gout. You may need to make these changes part of your daily routine. Changing what you eat and drink may be hard at first. Think of these changes as “lifestyle” changes not just “diet” changes.

Choose a variety of items on this diet to avoid getting tired of having the same items everyday. Keep the purine food list in your kitchen to remind you about the diet.

Carry the purine food list with you to remind you about the diet when you are away from home. Tell your family or friends about this diet so that they can remind you about it.

Ask your caregiver, a dietitian, or a nutritionist any questions you may have about your diet plan. A dietitian or nutritionist works with you to find the right diet plan for you.
What foods contain purine? A variety of foods contain purine in different amounts. Below is a food list that shows which foods are high, medium and low sources of purine. Avoid the high-purine foods. Ask your caregiver how to fit the medium-purine foods and the low-purine foods into your diet.

High-purine foods:

Anchovies.

Roe (fish eggs).

Fish such as herring and mackerel.

Sardines.

Scallops and mussels.

Game meats, like goose, duck, and partridge.

Organ meats: brains, heart, kidney, liver, and sweetbreads.

Meat extracts.

Mincemeat.

Broth, bouillon, and consomme.

Gravy.

Yeast (baker’s and brewer’s) taken in the form of a supplement.

Medium-purine foods:

Fish and shellfish not on the high purine list above.

Poultry foods not on the high purine list above.

Beef, lamb, pork, and other red meats not on the high purine list above.

Dried beans, peas, lentils.

Asparagus.

Mushrooms.

Spinach.

Cauliflower.

Green peas.

Oats and oatmeal.

Wheat germ and bran.

Whole grain breads and cereals.

Low-purine foods and beverages:

Eggs (limit to 3 to 4 per week).

Nuts and peanut butter: limit if trying to lose weight.

Low-fat and fat-free cheeses and ice cream.

Pudding.

Milk: skim or 1% (limit to 24 ounces per day).

Cream-style soups made with low-fat milk.

Soups made without meat extract or broth.

Vegetables not on the lists above

Fruits and juices.

Breads and cereals: low fiber, white flour, or refined grain types.

Pasta and macaroni.

Rice.

Soda.

Coffee and tea.

Gelatin.

Cake and cookies in small amounts.

Fats and oils in small amounts.

Sugar, syrup, and other sweets in small amounts.
What other guidelines should I follow?

Low-fat foods: Gout increases your risk of heart disease so you should limit the amount of fat in your diet. Choose low-fat foods such as skim milk, low-fat cheeses, fruits and vegetables. Choose foods that are baked instead of fried.

Liquid intake: Increase the amount of liquids you drink to at least 10 to 12 (eight-ounce) cups of liquid each day. Increasing the amount of liquids you drink each day can help your body to get rid of extra uric acid.

Alcohol: Limit the amount of alcohol you drink, especially beer. Beer contains a high amount of purine. Other drinks that contain alcohol are hard liquor (such as whiskey, vodka, gin and rum) and wine. Wine may not increase the amount of uric acid in your blood as much as other types of alcoholic drinks. Talk to your caregiver before drinking alcohol.

Maintain a healthy weight: If you are overweight, you should lose weight slowly. Losing weight can help to decrease the amount of stress on your joints. Losing weight may also decrease levels of uric acid in your blood. Regular exercise can help you lose weight if you are overweight or maintain your weight if you are normal weight. Talk to your caregiver before starting an exercise program.
Risks: Following a low-purine diet may help to decrease gout attacks. If you do not limit high-purine foods and alcohol, you may have gout attacks more often.

Cherries are great and there is a product from Health Force Nutrionals called Truly Natural Vitamin C that is derived soley from cherries and tastes great.

Also, Utica Urens is a homeopathic remedy that my brother has experienced relief from using. You can pick it up at any healthfood store in a 30c.