The Fastest Gout Relief Possible!

Please note, the following emergency treatments are based on personal experience and provided for information purposes only, always consult your doctor prior to using any alternative or complimentary methods of treatment.

The Quickest way I found to relieve gout attacks;

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 dosage for treating acute gout attacks.

Ibuprofen, over the counter variety, take 800 mg 4 times a day

Reduce the dosage as the attack subsides.

See your doctor as soon as possible for a steroid or non-steroidal injection, to quickly reduce the pain.

Remove clothing from the affected area and avoid any pressure on the joint.

Apply an anesthetic numbing spray, cream or lotion to the affected area, which will help to numb the pain, (such products can be purchased easily over the counter from any chemist, drug store).

Don’t use aspirin as it can worsen the gout 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).

Gently rub ice over the effected area to reduce swelling and pain.

Try to rest until the attack subsides, as undue or premature use of the joint will make things worse.

Find out all you can about your gout condition so you will be able to prevent and treat future attacks in a sustainable way, use the right approach and you may never have to worry about having another attack. Be prepared, gout usually starts with little or no warning. This quick remedy is designed to address an acute and unforeseen attack and while very effective is not the best way of treating and preventing gout in the long term. Stop using this method when your attack is over and find a sustainable method of relief.