What is the best cure for gout?

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Mr Glenn	No cure exists, unfortunately. For pain relief, use a non-steroidal anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen, and if you go to your doctor, he or she may prescribe 'Allopurinol' to lower uric acid levels, but if you start taking this drug, you should continue taking it for the rest of your life. There may be some worth in altering your diet, but it doesn't necessarily help everyone...avoid eating really high protein foods or food high in purines....like shellfish, peanuts, beans, beer (maybe) and many others. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Maz	No alcohol, drink plenty of water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

adoniespegasus	i do not want to break any rules so if you like to hear what I have to say (give me some time to check yahoo answers terms and conditions then I will try and help you Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pendleton4068	webmd.com, or nih.gov Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

itsy_32	No meat!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

a cottage by the sea	http://www.podiatrychannel.com/gout/ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lollipoppett2005	A complete change of diet gets it under control, so I would have to say a diet sheet from the doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chefzilla65	I haven't had a bad attack in a long time...I figured out that if I drink alcohol and eat rich foods it happens...so if I plan to go to a party or out with my friends were there will be drinking I don't eat rich foods... Alcohol does not cause the uric acid that causes gout...the food does..what alcohol does is it inhibits the uric acid from leaving your body so it builds up. this is why you pee clear when you drink because the alcohol doesn't allow certain toxins to leave your body. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

native,pride	stop eating meat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cheerfulwife	Drink TWO LITRES of water daily( including 2 glasses of lemon juice), no AERATED drinks, no SWEETENERS. Eat lots of fruits. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dixierock	There is no cure for gout. You just have to watch what you eat, and drink. Gout is associated with arthritis, so you probably have some arthritis also. I take Allopurinol and Colchicine, to help control it. I also have arthritis, and need to take a pain medication for it..good luck.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wjdarr	weight loss, and diet change is the best way to prevent gout. during an attack, the Dr. will give you Colchicine, and Allopurinol. both are very effective. eventually, if you don't change your lifestyle, you will have to take Allopurinol every day for the rest of your life. and like everyone else is saying,you need to limit alcohol, red meat, and rich foods. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spaceman	..............stop beer and red meat .................... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CHRIS S	don't drink or eat beef or other red meats and eat healthily Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spoofred	there is no cure its a type of arthritis which is incurable Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kat D	To reduce pain and swelling acutely: Ibuprofen from chemist or Colchicine from doctor. To prevent: If you drink too much red wine or red meat, you could try cutting this, but more successful will be a drug called Alopurinol from your doctor. This prevents the production of the urate crystals that cause gout. This drug cannot be started until the swelling goes down or it will make it worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pixie Blue Bell	Stay away from alcohol and red meat. Eat plenty of healty food. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

samssculptures	The Dr. gave me Alopurinol and it works. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

grapelady911	Cherry extract, and stay away from rich foods, red meat, butter, alcohol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brenda A	cherry juice is good for gout as it neutralises the uric acid. Also eating healthily, especially cutting out red meats as much as possible Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ALT DOC	Hi Star Here are your answers needed 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 Cheers Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No