I tried cherry juice with not much results, I guess it may help others. I take Clochicine tablets prescribed by my Dr. They help a lot. Start taking them as soon as you feel the gout attack coming on. Drink AS MUCH WATER as you can hold while taking these, it seems the more water you drink the faster the pills work.
One source of the cherry juice my son said his boss uses is NATURE BLESSED CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE You take 2 TB in 6-8 oz water. RED TART CHERRIES. That is all the meds his boss has used for years. It cost about $20 a quart of concentrate. This was located as a special order from the grocery store.
2ndly---an OLD old medication used for gout years and years ago was GUAIFENESIN. There was a connection between those using the Guai for their gout and the discovery that the use of it for FIBROMYALGIA was great too. Those needing to know, ask your pharmacist--seriously expect a decent answer. OR GOOGLE Guaifenesin use. Anyway, for my Fibromyaliga I have used the guaifenesin daily since 1997 and I can tell if I skip a daily dose, my body feels toxic--and I can imagine what gout would feel like, the severe pain, etc. They are both of the arthritis family. There are hundreds of thousands of people world wide that use the guai for the FMS.
Now the Adams company did some nasty con tricks and cornered the free market, re-formated the guaifenesin to call it MUCINEX. They sued all other companies who were still making it until the copyright law forced most out of that market. Lots of us have to get ours world wide from other countries.
You can mix the cherry juice with Sprite, 7-up or Sierra Mist. Then if you would like, add lime juice and/or cherries to make a cherry lime-ade, yummy and gives you a bit of variety!
Thanks to everyone for responding. I do have a question about the cherry juice. Can you dilute it with water or do you have to drink it straight? I am SO tired of having to take steroids every time this happens. t is making me have other physical problems. Thanks again! Julie
Gout - Burdock root tea "may"(**) clean the uric acid out of the blood system. I have heard of relief coming in as soon as 15 minutes. Mike
I read in a Prevention magazine that cherries would relieve gout. A number of men that I worked with had gout and it helped them. Chimes
If you drink Black cherry juice you can off set a flame up very quickly BUT, it will leave you in the bathroom for a while. You only need about 8 ounces or so and organic is best if you can get it. My boyfriend has gout in his feet and it works like a charm for him. I hope anyone who has gout will take this advice to heart.
Ditto on the baking soda cure. It has been miraculous for me! Usually a dose or two is all it takes. Last time, the red, burning place on my foot was gone the next morning. Amazing! Just cut back on salt for a day or so. You can also take it as a preventative if you plan to eat something (like shrimp for me) that you know will provoke an attack.
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Archived on 10/21/2008
Does anyone have a cheap remedy for gout? My husband is leery of using prescriptions because my grandfather has had kidney problems because of his prescribed medications. Any affordable natural recommendations would make our lives a lot happier! Thanks!
Odessa W. from St. Louis
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I had one bout with gout and I asked my kidney doctor about it. He said I probably got dehydrated enough that the percentage of uric acid brought on the gout; it's important to drink enough water and remember, tea, coffee and soft drinks have caffeine which is dehydrating. Here are some things I collected from the internet which might be useful:
I do not have sciatica but do have reoccurring back problems from a nasty fall that chipped and cracked 2 vertebrae and damaged a disk. The herb of choice for me is Valerian root. Get mine at Wal-Mart. Nature Resources, do not get the Spring hill brand to me it is worthless. Worked as well as the meds in the doctor's prescription.
Regarding the thread on back pain, sciatica, etc. May I comment that emu oil is noted for its pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be an effective topical treatment for many such conditions, and has wonderful synergy with the appropriate herbal infusions and essential oils. A bonus is that it penetrates deeply, carrying the benefits of any other ingredients down into the affected tissue.
For pain: DL-Phenylalanine - an amino acid that "interferes" with the pain receptors to the brain. Check with your local health food store.
If you think the area may be a bit swollen/inflamed, try bromelain. You must take bromelain on an empty stomach. Taken with food it is a digestive enzyme.
Let us know how it works for you! Several years ago, I gave a friend bromelain as part of a treatment for a tooth extraction. (He was expecting the usual swollen and painful jaw.) Not only did he *not* have swelling and pain. It also cured him of a nasty ganglion he'd had on his hand for over a year!
Bromelain is actually an enzyme from pineapple, when taken with food, it acts as a digestive enzyme. When taken on an empty stomach, it reduces swelling and inflammation. Useful for sports injuries, arthritis, etc.
(08/04/2008)
By Pat
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Buy cherry juice. The brand I used to buy for my kids was The "Juicy Juice " brand which came in a can and was 100 percent cherry juice. Good brand and can get in almost in any supermarket. Cathy from MA (08/04/2008)
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When my husband was living, he was told to eat Queen Anne Cherries. That was the only ones that helped. (08/06/2008)
By Judith Walker
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For gout, my daughter takes Allopurinal tablets. They cost about a penny each. Basically they are baking soda in a capsule. Cheap enough, or make your own. (gel caps are for sale at www.sanfransiscoherb&spice company.com). (08/21/2008)
Does anyone have any good advice for home remedies to treat gout? My husband is having more frequent flair-ups, and has eaten more cherries than you can shake a stick at, along with watching his diet to avoid irritating foods. He has been treated in the past with steroids, but the side effects have made them an undesirable choice. We are desperately seeking some help! Thanks in advance for any advice.
BBB from Greenville, AL
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BBB
Try alternating hot and cold foot baths, it worked for me. (08/20/2006)
In our local newspaper there is a doctor that says to drink 1/2 cup of real cherry juice twice a day. Says that will work. Others have written to him singing it's praises. Good luck. (08/20/2006)
By Jean in GA
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Tell your husband to "stop eating the cherries" some fruits have acid that exacerbates "gout"
Editor's Note: Cherries and cherry juice are generally recommended for gout. (08/20/2006)
By judy
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I recently had an attack after about 20 years! I went to the internet and typed in "home remedies for gout." Believe it or not, baking soda in water about every 3-4 hours worked for me. I had to cut out ALL other sources of sodium (salt) for a couple of days - soda will cause water retention. I got relief within a few hours. Type in "baking soda remedy for gout" and see if you can find the formula. Good luck! (08/20/2006)
It is not a natural remedy but it really worked for me....celedrin. You can get it at health food stores or even walmart. I will never be without it again (08/28/2006)
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Try Puricell. It is all natural, and my fiance bought it off of the internet. It seems to have no side effects and with 2 pills a day, he can move again like he could in his 20's. (01/02/2007)
