If you have Gout, you already understand how quickly attacks can come on and how painful they can be. If you want to deal with some of the symptoms at home, here’s what you can do: Take medications early For some people, Gout attacks come with warning signs. For example, some people experience tingling or … Continue reading Treating Gout From Home
Are you feeling some stiffness in your big toe? If so, you might be dealing with gout. What causes it? How can you treat it? We’ll answer all of these questions in this quick reference guide. What is gout? Gout is a common type of arthritis that causes joint pain. It usually affects the joints … Continue reading Gout: Everything You Should Know
Men who suffer from gout—arthritis usually occurring in the small joints—may wonder if there are natural remedies for the ailment. Although the efficacy of alternative treatments may not have been as studied or proven as scientifically tested traditional medications, there is some anecdotal evidence linking three natural remedies to gout. Here’s a quick summary of … Continue reading 3 Natural Remedies for Gout
Although high blood pressure is a major risk factor for gout, the treatments for high blood pressure can also raise the risk for gout. That’s because diuretics given for hypertension can increase uric acid levels. But a new study published in the Journal of Hypertension has found that one particular blood pressure medication has a … Continue reading One BP Med Has Lower Gout Risk Than Others
If you stub your toe on the coffee table and it swells up, you know it’s not from gout. But what about when you suddenly notice your toe is swollen and you don’t recall bumping into any furniture or dropping something heavy on it? How do you know if it’s from gout or something else? … Continue reading Swollen Toe: Gout or Something Else?
Many experts agree that turmeric can help fight inflammation, making it a good option for men with gout. In fact, the Arthritis Foundation actually recommends that people with arthritis consume the spice to help with the inflammation, pain, and stiffness that often accompanies arthritis. There are a lot of ways to consume turmeric. From pills … Continue reading How to Consume Turmeric to Help Gout
Have you tried apple cider vinegar (ACV) for your gout? The fermented-apple byproduct has a reputation for curing just about anything that ails you, from diabetes and acne to obesity and high cholesterol. And while there’s no irrefutable proof that apple cider vinegar cures gout, there is some evidence that it may indirectly prevent or … Continue reading Can Apple Cider Vinegar Treat Gout?
Changing my diet has been a big part of my new lifestyle change since being diagnosed with Gout. My starting weight was approximately 210lbs and I’m currently down to about 195lbs in just 2 months. The 2 biggest foods I cut out of my diet were red meat and seafood. I’ve also cut out all … Continue reading What to Eat Daily to Avoid Gout Attacks
Currently, I’m prescribed allopurinol 100mg and Mitigare (Colchicine) 0.6mg for gout. I was told by my arthritis doctor to take the allopurinol daily and the Mitigare for Gout outbreaks. My Uric acid level was about a 7. I made the mistake of taking allopurinol when I felt the onset of gout occurring as this actually … Continue reading My Ongoing Struggle with Gout Prescribed Medications and Diet by Kyle Rao
