What is Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. It is an intensely painful disease, which in most cases affects only one joint (monoarthriti...

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Having a Dickens of a time.
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Whats the go with Gout? I'm having a Dickens of a time with Gout latley.
Been prescribed 2 different medications neither seem to work.
Eliminated all foods which are indicated to cause gout but its still just below te surface.
I'm well hydrated on water.
Done the epsom salts foot bath, nil change.
What other remedies are there?
Al
Posted on 12/22/08, 07:12 am
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Reply #1 - 12/25/08  7:51am
" Cherries are working well.
There's a cherry farm about a kilometre down the road.
My wife heard that cherroes are a natural remidy for gout for some people so she baught a kilo.
They are working better tha any madicine I have been prescribed for gout has.
Cherries rule.
Merry Christmas
Al "
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Reply #2 - 12/26/08  12:52pm
" When the fresh cherry season is over, you might try dried cherries (found in store with other dried fruit) and/or cherry juice concentrate. Hubby uses these. You can have either or both on hand all the time. Fresh is always better, however. "
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Reply #3 - 12/29/08  3:38am
" Yay someone had the kindness to answer my post. Thankyou very much HSTAR.
WIll make a point of trying dried cherries and cherry concentrate when the fresh cherry season is over.
Thanks
Al "
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Reply #4 - 03/12/09  2:07am
" Hey Ali5tair and All,

I just joined and having a lot of pain earlier this evening. I went to CVS (local drug store) and got this:

http://www.amazon.com/Futuro-Plant...

Sounds weird , but it is actually taking the pressure off of the "Glass in my big toe joint" I know the brace is not for the purpose I am using it for, but to be able to relax and hopefully sleep. I will keep you all updated. "
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Reply #5 - 05/11/09  8:44pm
" Great suggestion, great logic eaudevie.
Many thanks.
Al "
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Reply #6 - 07/06/09  5:09pm
" i was told cherry juice will help my hubby hates cherrys so dont know what he can do. your supposed to avoid fish and shrimp a;lso and yeast products acipids i think there called aggravate gout good luck with your pain I wish my hubby would eat cherrys "
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Reply #7 - 10/29/09  12:41am
" Your not drinking Energy Drinks by chance are you? "

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