The following methods of treatment for gout are based on personal experience and research only, theses practices are provided to help and advise sufferers of gout and are intended for information purposes only. The following methods are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, one should always consult one's doctor prior to using any alternative or complimentary methods of treatment.



The Fastest way of Relieve Your Painful Gout Attack

Use the medication your doctor has prescribed for treating your gout attacks. If this is your first attack or if you do not have any prescribed medication to treat your gout you can use an over-the-counter NSAID (non steroid anti inflammatory drug)such as Ibuprofen, although not as strong, when combined with one of the following tips, will work just as well.

Recommended dose of over the counter NSAIDs for treating an unbearable, acute gout attack.

Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen four times a day (do not use more than this)

Reduce the dosage as the attack subsides.

Visit your doctor as soon as you feel able, who will be able to give you a steroid or non-steroidal injection, which will quickly reduce the pain and inflammation.

Remove tight clothing from the affected area and avoid any pressure on the joint, remove shoes and socks if the affected area is located in the big toe or foot area.

Apply an anesthetic spray, gel, cream, or lotion to the gout attack area, to numb the pain.

Avoid using aspirin as it will worsen the attack.

Also avoid alcohol, acidic foods and drinks, fizzy drinks,vitamin C, dehydration,dieting, as they will worsen and prolong the attack.

Drink at least 2 liters of mineral water per day.

You need to alkalize your body and increase it's blood PH level to around 7, the quickest way I have found of doing this is by the use of ordinary baking soda (nothing special here, just the backing powder you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard). Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda to a medium, half pint sized glass of mineral or filtered water and drink every four hours (do not exceed more than four glasses in one day). Baking soda, is known to accelerate the urinary excretion of excess uric acid and will remove the build up of the uric acid crystals from around the affected joint. Baking soda, due to its acid level, increases the effectiveness of NSAIDs. Please note, due to the high sodium content of the backing soda, avoid using any other forms of salt while using baking soda due to its high sodium content. Using backing soda is not advisable for people who suffer with high blood pressure, or heart conditions.

Always get your doctor's approval before trying this (ask your doctor in advance, just so you know it will be safe, if you do ever need to use this method).

You can use an ice pack or just plain ice to cool the effected joint & reduce swelling and pain, rub the ice gently over the affected area for ten minutes or so.

Rest until the attack has subsided.

Find out as much as you can about your gout condition to prevent and treat future attacks. Be prepared, gout often starts without warning. These methods are designed to tackle an acute and unbearable attack and are not the best way of treating and preventing gout in the long term