I have gout for almost 15 yrs. and right now the pain is to much.I don't have insurance.
First of all drinking a lot of water helps. Get perscriptions from the Dr. for Allipurinol and Colchecine. Take one of each every day. I have for years and it has not given me any side effects. I have also not had gout for maybe 10 years. Stay away from Red wine, rich foods. But drink that water. Gout is caused by Urich acid(which turns to a sandy substance in your joints.) I only got it in my feet. Some people get it in their knees. Good Luck
I developed Gout a couple years ago because I went on a Grapefruit diet. The High intake of citrus caused Gout to form in my hands and wrist. I cut down on my citrus intake and the pain went away. Not sure if this will help you though.
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I have heard that eating cherries when you first feel the symptoms coming on helps some people.
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First of all drinking a lot of water helps. Get perscriptions from the Dr. for Allipurinol and Colchecine. Take one of each every day. I have for years and it has not given me any side effects. I have also not had gout for maybe 10 years. Stay away from Red wine, rich foods. But drink that water. Gout is caused by Urich acid(which turns to a sandy substance in your joints.) I only got it in my feet. Some people get it in their knees. Good Luck
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You need to see a doctor because there are meds to take & bloodwork has to be done periodically.
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My husband had occasional bouts of gout. He would take an alliopurinal and with in an hour or so the pain was gone, but you have to continue with the drug for a few weeks, You must drinklots of water.
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Are you diabetic and over 60? If yes you might have pseudo gout. Aspirin will help but if NO you need a blood test and find out what to do. It is important to get a proper diagnosis
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