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Anyone have gout?

dex — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:33:37 GMT

my son was diagnosed with this and takes Meds but he had recurring sttacks.He is young 29 and I worry about the Meds on his health.He has had two almost back to back attacks recently and one occurred while he was on vacation.he is getting down about this.Anyone got any experience and advice that helped.

Re: Anyone have gout?

tedEbear — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:46:01 GMT

@dex---I sincerely hope medicine has come a long way in helping with this. My DDad had gout since he was in military and contracted malaria. Apparently, it is from same family genus. Dad would soak his feet in oatmeal bath. Also, changing diet helped. There is lots of info through the web, try google and go to webmd that can give you some info on what it is, causes and some aids. Your DS was smart to see Dr. It isn't something you can really cure by yourself. There will be some along from here with their help,also. ---------tedEbear

Re: Anyone have gout?

10000Nicknames — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:56:25 GMT

My husband had several gout attacks in 2003, one of which led us to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis along with gout. They sometimes go hand in hand. Anyhow, we saw a rheumatologist and she put him on Allopurinol and he's been much better as far as the gout goes (no red meat or alcohol). The RA is another story. Make sure he sees a good rheumatologist. Best of luck to him. It's unbelievably painful I know. :-[

Re: Anyone have gout?

dex — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:25:11 GMT

I am so worried as I have done a lot of research and there doesn't seem to be any constants with treatments.Everyone says eat this and some say don't eat it.I think that the problem stems from some other malfunction that isn't diet alone.

Re: Anyone have gout?

tedEbear — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:38:48 GMT

@dex-----That is the point, it needs to be taken care of by medical professionals. Diet is part of ANY medical problem, but not the end all,be all. You should just be getting a general informed education by web browsing. Talk to your son and let him know it worries you a bit, so please don't leave you in the dark. Maybe he doesn't have all the answers yet. Be patient.------tedEbear

Re: Anyone have gout?

FranandZoe — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:47:58 GMT

My husband was helped with Allopurinol also - he took it for about 30 years but the last 10 was weaned off of it. Took less and less and then just quit taking it. This was with his dr's advice. He didn't change his diet at all.

Re: Anyone have gout?

DarlingDino — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:50:43 GMT

My husband also suffers from attacks of gout. I did some research a while back when they started and read somewhere that digestive enzymes and probiotics can help. I think the idea was that the digestive system might not be working as good. He has less attacks then he used too so I think it helps him. I have heard beer and processed meats like hot dogs sausage and sandwich meats can cause an attack also. He is not on any daily meds but does have a pack of meds he takes if he gets an attack. Also cherry juice is supposed to good for it too. I know it is painful for him. I have noticed that beer will cause it for him so that is true.

Re: Anyone have gout?

phluphy — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:54:58 GMT

I also have had Gout, but alupurinol did not help me and it does have side effects. I have changed my diet completly I now eat only veggies and some chicken. It has been great. Took cherry juice/cherries too. Apple Cider vinegar helped too. There are many things to check out. Uric acid is the culprit and you have to google what foods have that in it. It truly is painful. Good Luck with your treatment.

Re: Anyone have gout?

qualitygal — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:43:49 GMT

Husband use to.

Pills gave him leg cramps.

Low purine diet (find on line)

Real cherry juice.

FORGOT TO ADD....HE CAN'T EAT SHRIMP.

Re: Anyone have gout?

dex — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:16:34 GMT

Everyone's trigger seems to be different and there is nothing online that is consistent about diet at all..I will try to get him to eat only veggies and chicken.He takes apple cider vinegar ,cherry juice.baking soda and soaks his feet in Epsom salts but he says the pain is terrible and he can't walk.He lives alone and a long plane trip away so I can't even help him.

Re: Anyone have gout?

Kardi — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:27:24 GMT

Hubby has it too. Seems to run in his family. Definitely too much uric acid in the system that crystallizes in the joint. Everyone's food triggers differ. There are lists on line of common trigger foods. A teaspoon of baking soda in water, pure sour cherry juice ( available at health food stores or Trader Joes), taken regularly are preventatives. Once the gout attack is present, it will just be 5-10 days of pain until it subsides. Staying well hydrated may also help. Good luck!

Re: Anyone have gout?

dex — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:38:03 GMT

Thanks everyone for your help.I guess there is no real quick fix and this doesn't seem to be easily controlled.

Re: Anyone have gout?

henderson — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:47:43 GMT

My nephew had an attack at our house and his feet swelled up so much he couldn't put on shoes. Got him to urgent care and they gave him a shot and meds. He was drinking too much alcohol and red meat which triggered the gout.

Re: Anyone have gout?

sidsmom — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:27:59 GMT

Gout

Another 'modern day' illness which can be cured with diet.

An alkaline diet is key. Low fat, plant based will reduce the amount of

uric acid within the body. Inflammation is reduced & gout will be a thing

of the past.

People will cite 'genetics'...nope. Not genetics but hereditary lifestyles. Your great-grandmother cooked greasy, fatty foods, your nana cooked greasy, fatty foods...and passed the recipes to your mother, who cooked this way, then passed to us & our children who still make those foods today. Greasy, fatty recipes passed from generation to generation.

Reduce animal & oil products, increase starches/beans/greens, gout will be at bay. "But I've been eating this way...and STILL get gout!" Beginning this type of diet can release the fat, increasing the uric acid & possibly triggering a gout attack. But in the long term, when the fat is reduced in the diet, gout will be gone. #BigPictureLongTerm

Re: Anyone have gout?

dex — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:18:08 GMT

@sidsmom do you have experience with gout yourself?how can you be sure that it is diet alone when most people eat terrible junk food and don't get gout.My son eats fairly healthy and no beef and he eats most of his meals at home.I will tell him to try your suggestion for eating and see if that can help.Thanks for your input...I appreciate it.

Re: Anyone have gout?

romanO — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:54:30 GMT

Some medications such as triamterene w/hctz (a diuretic) raise uric acid levels and trigger gout.

Re: Anyone have gout?

1jenniferjuniper — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:10:03 GMT

Ummmm take sidsmom's advice with a huge grain of salt ..... She thinks she has the answer for everything!

lol!

Re: Anyone have gout?

sidsmom — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:54:08 GMT

@dex wrote:

@sidsmom do you have experience with gout yourself?how can you be sure that it is diet alone when most people eat terrible junk food and don't get gout.My son eats fairly healthy and no beef and he eats most of his meals at home.I will tell him to try your suggestion for eating and see if that can help.Thanks for your input...I appreciate it.

@dex

Thanks for being open to checking other alternatives.

That really means a lot! 💛

No, I've never had gout, but it sounds like your son is in a lot of pain.

This is a case where, if diet is changed, doing it "in moderation"

will not get the desired results.

Just like anything, little changes will result in...well, little changes.

What's that saying?

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over & over and expecting different results."

Obviously, all due respect, his way is not working.

Here are a couple links which might inspire him to change...or at least explore the alternative. Change is difficult...and scary. Most people would rather put up with sickness & pain before changing something so simple, like diet, but educating yourself makes the change more doable. Read everything you can....Knowledge is power! Good luck!

Re: Anyone have gout?

dex — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:01:29 GMT

@sidsmom We are a family that hates to just take a drug to solve s problem.We love holistic health and I know my son is willing to try anything to get well..so thank you again.

Re: Anyone have gout?

lovesrecess — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:47:33 GMT

My husband has had recurring flare ups with gout but he finally tried a remedy that works without the meds the dr. gave him: fresh cherries. They have anti-inflammatory properties and when he feels a flare-up is about to happen he eats a handful of cherries; within a hour or so the pain in his foot/ toe usually subsides. When fresh cherries aren't available, he takes tart cherry capsules. I think I found them at Whole Foods but you can prob get them online as well. He was skeptical of trying cherries but swears by them now. He hasn't taken the meds for a long time. He mentioned the cherries to his dr. who rolled his eyes.....but as long as they work, why take the meds? Hope your son can find relief with them.