Gout Attacks and Drinking Coffee May Well Help Your Gout

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Gout Attacks and Drinking Coffee May Well Help Your Gout
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[size=4][b]Gout Attacks - Drinking Coffee May Well Help Your Gout[/b][/size][hr]You may yourself suffer gout or have a family member or friend who suffers this deadly affliction. If you have ever had gout you would well remember your gout attack.

[list][*]Interestingly the similar popular beverage tea did not have any effect in reducing gout.[*]Decaffeinated coffee was helpful in reducing gout but not as much as the real high-test power regular non decaffeinated coffee.[*]Gout is excruciatingly painful.[*]The sufferer suffers great pain and is often unable to walk on their extremities.[*]Often the poor gout victim has to crawl on their hands on knees on the floor just to get around. :o[/list]

[size=large][b]The Person Who Suffers from Gout is Often Told to Change Their Eating and Drinking Habits[/b][/size][hr]Eat less red meat, no organ meats, no beer or red wine, lose weight, no shrimp. Liver, herring, salami or corned beef. But did you know that being a heavy coffee drinker can also help, not hinder your attacks from gout and help you to get over your painful gout attack? Drinking the beverage you like in the morning - coffee may well help your painful gout. If you drink a lot of coffee you are almost half as likely not to suffer from painful gout attacks.

Coffee may help to keep you alert, increase your thinking performance, give you insomnia and agitation, let you enjoy some socialization with co workers, friends and family at that local "Tim Horton's" Coffee Donut Shop as well with your colleagues and coworkers at the "coffee break" and help your gout. Gout, as you know, is a most painful condition which is more than common. Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis which can occur in any joint in the body, but most commonly in the large joint of the big toe. It has been rececently found that drinking coffee has been shown to be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of gout. So if you suffer from gout and are a heavy coffee drinker - keep drinking that coffee and enjoy it.

[size=large][b]Gout Affects about 10 % of Men Over the Age of 50 and 10 % of the Women Over[/b][/size][hr]In a large 12 year study of nearly 46,000 health care professionals ( such as surgeons , doctors , nurses and pharmacists that were over the age of it was found that the risk of gout was almost 60 % lower for men who drank 6 cups of coffee a day compared to men who drank no coffee at all. Similarly for men who drank 5 cups of coffee a day the risk was reduced by almost 40 %.

[list][*]Stop dealing with the pain and naturally get rid of gout permanently and never worry about another agonizing night-time attack![*]Though you might feel like you are alone, gout is one of the oldest documented diseases known to mankind.[*]In fact, gout has been diagnosed for over 2,000 years and is often referred to as the 'disease of kings'. [/list]

[b]Treating Gout after a Hospital Visit[/b] Our company has numerous ex-gout sufferers who have seen a doctor, were treated, only to have gout resurface weeks to months later. Unfortunately, traditionally treating gout often does more harm than good because it gives the sufferer false hope.

[size=large][b]Doctors Usually Prescribe Three Types of Treatments for Most Gout Sufferers[/b][/size][hr]Though the treatments will hide the symptoms, all three treatments are not a permanent solution to cure gout. Accept the way things are in life. Only then will you be able to accept these points on Cure Gout. Cure Gout can be considered to be part and parcel of life.

[list][*][b]6.[/b] Maintain your ideal body weight.[*]You should know your BMI. [b]7.[/b] Undertake weekly natural health remedies to decrease uric acid levels. [*][b]Begin Your Cure Today![/b] You can be Gout-Free in hours is you live within 50 miles of a grocery store![*]To learn about a medical doctor-approved, guaranteed to work, step-by-step natural gout remedy cure please visit us today.[*]Our report's high success rate has literally helped thousands of gout sufferers cure gout permanently.[*]Are you ready to Get Rid of Gout?[*]The science behind gout is the result of needle-like crystals of uric acid that have formed in the body's connective tissue between the two bones.[*]This is usually the byproduct of the body's ability to break down purines from your diet.[*]If the body is unable to eliminate all of the uric acid, the result is a uric acid forming between the joints.[*]And this spells "OUCH"![*]Ignorance is bliss they say.[*]However, do you find this practical when you read so much about Colchicine?[/list]

Quote:Bored of cherries? try berries for your gout treatment! will help you cope with the pain and inflammation, the only way to truly get rid of gout is to naturally treat gout with your diet and lifestyle. The following list is a helpful guideline to naturally cure gout.

[size=large][b]Get Rid of Gout[/b][/size][hr]Get rid of gout in less than 3 hours with a doctor-approved, 100% guaranteed gout remedy report. Joe Barton, a natural health expert, provides a 35 page guaranteed gout remedy report. To be part of the thousands who have said good-bye to gout forever, please visit us today! Make the best use of life by learning and reading as much as possible. read about things unknown, and more about things known, like about Gout Arthritis.

[b]Though you might feel like things look bleak, knowing that your diet and some 'changeable' habits caused gout to form, allows you to know how you can get rid of gout naturally through your diet and lifestyle.[/b]

[b]1.[/b] Eat healthy foods that include lean fats and high fibers. [b]2.[/b] Eliminate foods with high purines. [b]3.[/b] Drink half your weight in ounces of water per day.

[b] Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) -[/b] These oral-taken drugs are to provide the patient with relief from the inflammation and pain associated with the arthritis. Unfortunately, NSAIDs will not decrease the amount of uric acid between the joints. Therefore, the NSAIDS will provide relief for a night but will not cure gout.

[b]3. Colchicines-[/b] Colchicine is an antimitotic that treats acute gout symptoms. Serious side effects include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

[b]Naturally Treating Gout Decreases the Chance of another Attack[/b] All doctors agree that in order to treat gout completely, you must alter your lifestyle. Here is a small list our natural medical health doctor recommends to all of our customers.

[size=large][b]Side-Effects Associated With Nsaids Include Bleeding, Stomach Pain and Ulcers[/b][/size][hr][b]2. Corticosteroids-[/b] Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory hormones that are injected or taken orally. Though corticosteroids will treat the pain, they will not cure gout or decrease the levels of uric acid between the joints. Side effects for this treatment include bone thinning and a decreased ability for the body to fight against infections.

[b]4.[/b] Supplement your diet with a multi-vitamin and the core vitamins. [b]5.[/b] Gradually establish a consistent exercise regimen for body size and age.

[list][*]Red clover has been used traditionally as gout herbal medicine for centuries due to its ability to remove toxins from the body.[*]However, using red clover isn't without its side effects.[*]Scientists are now seeing that red clover thins the blood, so it should not be taken without the guidance of a doctor or other health professional.[*]If you are already on anticoagulant medicine, red clover should not be used.[*]Before taking red clover, be sure to speak to your health specialist, as you should before taking any new herb or supplement.[*]As a gout herbal medicine, red clover is available in many different forms.[*]These include:[/list]

[b]Red clover tincture should be thirty percent alcohol (1: , and is taken in hot water as a tea with usually between sixty to one hundred drops (3 to 5 mL), three times every day. [/b]

[i]As a herbal medicine, red clover is also known as: - Meadow clover - Cow clover - Purple clover - Trifolium pratense (Latin name)[/i]

Teas - Tinctures - Capsules - Tablets - Liquid extracts - Isoflaven standardized extracts - Topical ointments When taken as tea, simply use one to two teaspoons of dried red clover flowers in a mug (8 ounces) of hot water; two to three cups should be taken daily. Or, red clover extract can be mixed into a regular cup of tea.

Trefoil - Wild clover Red cover belongs to the pea family. It helps with the elimination of uric acid, which is important to is sleep apnea one of the causes of gout?, since symptoms are a result of a buildup of uric acid causing crystal formation on the joints. Therefore, as red clover helps to eliminate levels of uric acid in the blood, the body has a reduced chance of experiencing a build up of uric acid therefore, reducing the likelihood of a gout attack.

[size=large][b]Red Clover in Capsule Form is Usually Taken in Doses of 50Mg to 150Mg Daily[/b][/size][hr]If the capsules are red clover isoflavone extracts, then 28mg to 85mg is the normal daily dose. This means that two to three capsules will likely be required. For individual dosage instruction speak to a doctor.

[list][*]The properties within red clover that make it an effective gout herbal medicine are isoflavones.[*]The isoflavones levels in red clover are 100 times higher than those of soy.[*]This helps to heal inflammatory conditions, including gout, but also arthritis and eczema.[*]Red clover herbal products are available at many natural and herbal stores.[*]It is quite a common item so should be available in several forms at your local health shop.[/list]
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[size=4][b]Gout Remedies - Natural Gout Treatments- Gout Remedy Report Cures Arthritis in Toe Permanently[/b][/size][hr]Did you know that there are numerous natural gout treatments that have been shown to be effective in many natural health studies?

[list][*]Joe Barton is the owner of Barton Publishing![*]With a combined 22 years of natural health expertise, Barton Publishing is the leader in natural health reports.[*]Cure yourself with a Gout Remedy Report today![/list]

[b]Why Gout is Naturally Treatable [/b] In most cases, to treat something, you look to see what causes the problem and eliminate the cause.

[list][*][b] A Gout-Free Diet-[/b] Do you know what foods cause uric acid levels to shoot through the roof?[*]Do you know what foods contain purines (partially the cause of gout)?[*]You must use diet health tips to prevent flare-ups.[*]Our Gout Remedy Report gives you everything you need to know about foods and dieting with gout.[/list]

Quote:[list][*][b]1.12 glasses of water-[/b] Believe it or not, water can greatly assist in the prevention and treatment of formation of uric acid crystals.[*]In addition, it can help your body to more effectively eliminate the crystals once they have formed. :o[/list]

[size=large][b]Fact, Gout Remedies Have Been Around for Thousands of Years[/b][/size][hr]For instance, gout was once known as the disease of kings because so many kings complained about the arthritis of their big toe. And if you think about the royal disease, it is no wonder that kings had gout considering that gout is caused by fattening diets, alcohol consumption and is genetic.

[list][*]For instance, with high blood pressure you eliminate salts and watch your diet which will decrease plaque build up.[*]And the same thing goes with gout! Big Grin[*]Forget the pain killers you use to treat your gout![*]Finally, get a full nights sleep![*]And naturally treat gout in the next 2 hours... guaranteed![*]Discover the step by step natural treatment at Natural Gout Treatments Website.[*]Not already doing so, you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces per water.[*]There are thousands of benefits for drinking water, and a natural gout remedy is one of them.[*]But simple, effective natural gout treatments aim to decrease the body's uric acid levels.[*]Thus, curing arthritis in the toe permanently.[*]Here are some natural gout treatments taken from our gout remedy report.[/list]

[b]Be Gout Free in Less Than 2 Hours [/b] If you live within 30 minutes of a store, then you can cure gout naturally in the next few hours with our Gout Remedy Report! It is rather interesting to note that people like reading about Gout Uric if they are presented in an easy and clear way. The presentation of an article too is important for one to entice people to read it!

[size=large][b]The Case of Gout, Uric Acid Crystals Between the Joints Cause of Gout[/b][/size][hr]While you sleep (usually), the gout flare-ups are caused by settling uric acid between the joints in the big toe. Your bed sheets will often feel like a ton of bricks and the smallest amount of pressure will feel like you got your toe slammed in a door.

[b]3. Apple Cider Vinegar-[/b] Apple cider vinegar both ingested and applied topically can help treat gout symptoms. In a glass, combine two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with two teaspoons of raw honey and drink once daily. The vinegar will balance your pH levels to lower your uric acid levels. Topically, combine one cup of vinegar with 3 cups of water and soak your toe.

[size=large][b]Green Tea Has Been Touted as a Beneficial Elixir for Many Different Reasons[/b][/size][hr]Some claim it can help with weight loss, encourages toxins to be released from the body, and some say it might even help to fight cancer. Others believe that there is a gout green tea remedy that can help with pain and flare-ups. Those who have gout and would like to try this out should be aware of what they can expect, and they should also be sure they know the correct way to brew the tea so that it has the most positive affects on the body.

[list][*]When brewing, take your time to do it right for the best taste and the most benefits to your health.[*]Remember that though the gout green tea remedy is your main point, this tea has other health benefits as well.[*]Some of the steps might seem silly, but they are said to be the best way to get the most out of the tea.[*]You have to decide how much you want to make before you start.[*]If you are only making it for yourself, you can make extra to save in a sealed container for cold tea later on if you wish.[/list]

[size=large][b]Green Tea Has Drunk in China for Health and Well Being for Centuries[/b][/size][hr]The Chinese believe it to be very powerful, and use it to help with many ailments that might have otherwise gone untreated. Green tea is considered better than black tea. This is because it is in its natural form. Black tea has gone through oxidation, which causes it to lose some of its powerful healing properties. Not only is green tea better, it tends to be more pure. When buying, get a quality brand, preferably organic, for the best benefits.

[list][*]You want to prepare green tea the correct way, you have to remember that this type of tea is more delicate than black, so it must be handled as such.[*]The pot for brewing is important.[*]If possible, you should have what is called a yixing clay pot.[*]If you can't find one, you may have to go to a store specializing in Chinese or Japanese cooking materials.[*]You should never buy your tea in teabag form.[*]Instead, buy it in its natural, dried form.[*]And, for the best results, you should not use water from your tap.[*]Instead, buy pure, filtered water from the store. [/list]

[size=large][b]You Should Drink Your Green Tea Daily[/b][/size][hr]The antioxidants in the tea are said to reduce and even eliminate gout, depending on how bad it is, and even where it is located. It can also trigger more frequent urination, which can help remove excess uric acid that leads to gout. You should give your gout green tea remedy a few weeks to see if it helps.

Boil your water in your new pot, and then pour the water into each of the cups that you want to fill with the green tea. Once you have done this, you should then discard the remaining water in your pot. This is done for a few reasons. The first reason is to lower the temperate of the tea. It should not be made with boiling water, but rather with water that has cooled a bit. Also, this allows the pot and the ceramic cups to be warmed. After this, you should add a teaspoon of tea for every eight ounces of tea you are making into the pot and tip in the water from the cups, and you then allow it to brew for about two minutes.
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[size=4][b]Cure Gout Naturally - Gout Natural Treatment: Comparing the Natural Cure Vs. Medical Treatment[/b][/size][hr]
Quote:It's time you treat your gout! As you consider the possibilities for gout treatments, it is always important to know all of your options. Two options for gout sufferers are the traditional medical treatment of medication and injections and the more recently popular gout natural treatment. Both treatments will eliminate the arthritic pain (typically affecting the big toe), but only one is remarkably simpler, more affordable and more effective. In fact, the gout natural treatment not only stops the pain; the simple remedy also cures the cause over time so the gout sufferer no longer has to worry about more attacks!

[list][*]Think about this...[*]Does modern medicine want you to know about proven natural remedies that work?[*]Does your doctor want you to know about a proven, guaranteed gout natural treatment?[/list]

The final natural health misunderstanding deals with traditional medical treatments. Many natural health experts are not opposed to medication and surgery. In reality, the medical field has helped millions of people annually. However, the problem arises from the excessive amounts of medications prescribed for some of the simplest ailments. Did you know that hundreds of antibiotics are dubbed useless because of resilient ailments? We are literally allowing doctors to take care of our body instead of our natural immunity!

[list][*]Most people do not realize the simplicity in natural holistic treatments (treating the whole body as opposed to one area of the body).[*]Understanding that natural treatments are a way to treat the ailment by treating the whole body is the cornerstone of natural health.[/list]

You are asking these questions, you are the perfect candidate to try a 100% guaranteed (yes, guaranteed to work) natural gout treatment you can use at home. Take a minute and visit our Gout Natural Treatment Website and see why thousands of gout sufferers are going natural! You will be astonished how simple, affordable and guaranteed our natural gout treatment is. Now while reading about Uric Acid Causes, don't you feel that you never knew so much existed about Uric Acid Causes? So much matter you never knew existed.

[size=large][b]For Instance, Think of the Flu![/b][/size][hr]How does your body feel when you have the flu? Exactly, it hurts all over. The whole body is working together as one organism that is affected by all its parts. Natural treatment remedies work by giving the body the proper means to heal the ailment. In the case of gout, various fruits, vitamins and a cooking ingredient act to neutralize the uric acid that causes current and future gout attacks. Along with curing the pain, the water soluble fiber from the fruit also cause the body to flush itself naturally. Leaving your whole body to benefit from the gout natural treatment. Writing about Gout Natural is an interesting writing assignment. There is no end to it, as there is so much to write about it!

NSAIDs can cause side-effects including stomach pain, bleeding and ulcers. And corticosteroid (prednisone) can cause more serious side-effects including thinning of bones, poor wound healing and decreased ability to fight infection. It would be recommended to avoid corticosteroid because of severity of the side-effects.

[b]A Gout Natural Treatment that Works![/b] Only in the last few decades, have developed countries relied completely upon doctors and drugs for their health. However, simple remedies that worked over 100 years ago still work today. Yet, doctors won't even consider the legitimacy of natural remedies that work. Consequently, doctors continue to prescribe side-effect laden medications for all ailments.

[list][*][b]The Truth about Gout Medical Treatment[/b] What's in store for those who decide to treat gout medically?[*]Typically, there are two treatments prescribed by doctors to remedy the pain associated with gout.[*]They are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroid drugs injected to arthritic area.[*]Both treatments will typically stop the pain with some side-effects. Big Grin[*]But what will work?[*]Every gout sufferer just wants a treatment that will cure their gout.[*]What treatment is the most effective?[*]What treatment is affordable?[*]What treatment is the simplest?[*][b]Do Natural Treatments Work?[/b] If you knew that a natural treatment was effective and worked; would you use it?[*]Of course you would![*]It would be easier on your body and your pocketbook.[*]But why don't doctors tell us about simple, effective natural treatments?[*]Consider why the pharmaceutical industry in a multi-billion dollar industry?[*]Consider why medications are pennies across the border compared to hundreds of dollars in developed countries?[*]Consider why pharmacists get paid 6 digits for dispensing pills?[*]Consider why the family doctor gets paid more than your state governor?[/list]

Gout is a health problem resulting because of the deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues. It is characterized by an excess of uric acid in the body that deposits in different parts of the body leading to recurring attacks of joint inflammation. We know two types of gout: acute and chronic. The most severe phase of gout is chronic gout that beside joint inflammation and pain may also lead to kidney malfunction and kidney stones.

Is believed that a relation between gout and hyperuricemia exists but it is unclear. We are certain that many patients with hyperuricemia do not develop gout. We are also certain about the fact that some patients with repeated gout attack have normal or low blood uric acid levels. About 10 percent of the male population has hyperuricemia and a small percentage of them will actually develop gout.

[size=large][b]The Most Common Affection is the Big Toe Joint Problem[/b][/size][hr]It is seen in about 50 % of the cases of gout. Other joints can be affected too. The ankles, the knees, wrists, fingers and elbows are at risk. After a rapid onset of the pain in the affected joint it usually follows warmth, swelling and high sensitivity for the joint. These painful attacks may last hours to days and may be recurrent.

[list][*]Gout attack means a rapid onset of joint inflammation and pain that usually occur over night.[*]A high number of persons develop gout.[*]Only in America not less than one million people are suffering from recurrent gout attacks.[*]It is well to know that men are more prone to develop gout than women.[*]It is believed that gout is nine times more common in men than in women.[*]Men are prone to develop gout right after puberty while women are at risk only at menopause.[/list]

[size=large][b]Throughout History It is Believed that Gout is the Most Frequent Illness[/b][/size][hr]It is also believed that gout is a problem that can be inherited. It consists of the deposit of uric acid in the joints or surrounding tissues. Abnormal elimination of uric acid can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout attack), kidney stones or even kidney failure. Even so there are known a few cases where patients only develop elevated blood uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) without developing arthritis or kidney problems.

[size=large][b]Specialists are Able to Advice Humans How to Prevent Gouty Arthritis[/b][/size][hr]Obesity in youth, high alcohol intake and unhealthy diets may lead to gout attacks. Also aspirin and diuretics could be a cause for developing gout attacks. Of course injury of the joints could lead to a gout attack. Gout attacks are also related to some diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma and hemoglobin disorders. It is rather interesting to note that people like reading about Uric Acid Levels if they are presented in an easy and clear way. The presentation of an article too is important for one to entice people to read it!

[size=large][b]Gout Attacks Occur Suddenly in Most of the Cases[/b][/size][hr]The first attack is surely going to develop at night, people getting to wake up feeling an extreme joint pain. During gout attack people usually develop the following symptoms: sudden and severe joint pain, swelling, reddish skin around the affected joints and extreme sensitivity in those areas.

[size=large][b]The Beginning of the Disease Rare Episodes are Happening[/b][/size][hr]In that phase episodes do not last a long period of time. More than that after an episode everything seems to be going back to normal and between episodes no symptoms occur. It is recommended for the disease to be treated with medication in order to prevent the more often occurrence of these episodes. If gout is not treated the episodes might last longer and might occur more often too. The repeating episodes might lead to a damage of the affected joints, causing limited mobility after any attack.

[size=large][b]Gout Symptoms Occur in Three Phases[/b][/size][hr]The first phase refers to the sudden onset of a joint pain, especially in the big toe, that lasts more than 5 days, going in some cases up to 10 days or even more. The second period is believed to be a period with no symptoms or attacks. This is the period between episodes. The third phase refers to the untreated cases of gout. In this last phase persistent symptoms develop. During this phase episodes occur more often and cause severe pain.

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Corticosteroids are also used but not as often as NSAIDs or colchicine because they do not have the same effect. Chronic gout is usually treated with xanthine oxidase inhibitors or uricosuric agents that help the kidneys to eliminate the excess of uric acid produced in the body.

[size=large][b]Gout is a Problem that Definitely Needs Treatment[/b][/size][hr]Many ways of easing the pain or avoiding the severe attacks are known. Doctors recommend the patients in most of the cases good rest and to increase the amount of fluids that they drink. This is recommended for the easy forms of gout. Acute gout has to be treated with medicine therapy in order to decrease the pain and inflammations in the joints. The drugs usually prescribed for acute gout are non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin, ketoprofen, oxaprozin, diclofenac, ibuprofen and others.

All these symptoms might be a cause of an unhealthy diet or even the cause of too much alcohol drinking. Beside these factors that may lead to gout we also need to mention that gout may occur after a surgical intervention, after a sudden and severe illness or after chemotherapy. An injury to a joint might also lead to development of gout.
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[size=4][b]Disease Gout - How Do I Know I Have Arthritis ?[/b][/size][hr]There are pain syndromes like fibromyalgia and arthritis-related disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, that involve every part of the body. There are relatively mild forms of tendinitis (as in 'tennis elbow') and bursitis to crippling systemic forms, such as rheumatoid arthritis. There are forms of the disease, such as gout, which almost nobody connects with this condition, and there are other conditions - like osteoarthritis, the misnamed 'wear and tear' arthritis - that a good many people think is the only form of the disease. :o.

[size=large][b]There are Several Common Misconceptions about Arthritis[/b][/size][hr]Myth # 1 is that every day is the same for patients. In reality, this form of chronic pain comes and goes, which makes it difficult for diagnosis. Myth # 2 is that only older people have arthritis. However, in some cases, even children have this type of pain. Myth # 3 is that arthritis is caused by cold, wet weather or a poor diet. The sources used for the information for this article on Disease Gout are all dependable ones. This is so that there be no confusion in the authenticity of the article.

[list][*]For treatment, Methotrexate slows the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and restores some function.[*]For osteoarthritis sufferers, NSAIDs like ibuprofen are good at relieving short term pain and stiffness.[*]Disease modifiers like Methotrexate, Leflunomide, Adalimumab, Etanercept or Infliximab can help long term effects and reduce joint damage.[/list]

Rheumatoid arthritis is the painful swelling, inflammation and stiffness in the fingers, arms, legs and wrists, which are prevalent on both sides of the body and are usually worse in the morning. Children with on-off fever, loss of appetite, weight loss and a blotchy rash on the arms and legs might have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. You should call the doctor if symptoms appear suddenly, or if they are accompanied by a fever or rash. It was with great relief we ended writing on Allopurinol. There was just too much information to write, that we were starting to lose hopes on it's completion!

[list][*]Reality, there are no easy cause-and-effect connections, but contributing factors include: age, weight, anatomy, infection of the joint and trauma.[*]Lastly, some believe that joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) should be avoided for as long as possible.[*]Yet the surgery has helped millions of Americans and is seen as a viable option when exercise, physical therapy and medication fail.[*]We have also translated parts of this composition into French and Spanish to facilitate easier understanding of Allopurinol.[*]In this way, more people will get to understand the composition. [*]How do you know if you have arthritis?[*]While symptoms and severity vary from person to person, the most common symptoms are: pain, swelling, stiffness, tenderness, redness and warmth.[*]Osteoarthritis is characterized by progressive stiffness without swelling, chills or fever.[/list]

[size=large][b]May 2008 the U.S[/b][/size][hr]Based company developing Pegloticase made another upbeat statement assessment of what they have learnt in its Phase 3 and open label extension trials. Note that Pegloticase still awaits approval from medical authorities so I am writing here about a new gout drug that is still under development.

<strong>HOW PEGLOTICASE WORKS </strong> What makes Pegloticase a very interesting, and more importantly, a hopeful new gout drug, is the way it works. All drugs used in gout try to cure or alleviate the disease by reducing the body's uric acid (UA) levels. They do this by either inhibiting its production or making it easier to remove.

[size=large][b]Has Been Having a Decent Degree of Success[/b][/size][hr]<strong>Elimination of gout attacks </strong>In its most recent statement the developing company's most significant remark was that the extension trial group receiving Pegloticase every two weeks, there were only four gout attacks among those who had been administered Pegloticase (8 mg) every fortnight for two months, in subsequent months. And none in this group had a gout attack after five months of Pegloticase treatment, in following months. All were patients who had been through a phase 3 trial. :o.

<strong>TRIAL SUCCESS WITH DIFFICULT TO TREAT GOUT PATIENTS </strong> Pegloticase is significant because its trials have focused on gout patients who have not had success with other gout drugs, or who have medical conditions which prohibit the use of them. Thus it has been tackling harder-to-treat gout cases, not the easier ones. Hard to treat cases are a significant percentage of the gout sufferer universe.

Pegloticase is getting closer to an application for approval by the U.S. FDA. Its developers hope to apply for a Biologics Licence Application in September 2008, and begin marketing it in 2009.

[list][*]The world of natural gout remedies, uric acid's removal can be improved by making it more soluble.[*]This is achieved by drinking lots of water and by raising body pH levels in various ways. [*]<strong>SIDE EFFECTS </strong> Of course Pegloticase has caused side effects, in the extension trial in about 1 in 5 patients.[*]The developing company has said that most were mild, moderate, or controllable.[*]But in some cases more severe side effects have been described as including chest and back pains, muscle cramps, sweating and flushes. Wink[/list]

Pegloticase's answer to the excess uric acid level problem is to remove it by ingeniously converting uric acid into something else, a substance called Allantoin. Allantoin is more soluble and better excreted than uric acid. The principle comes from the way most animals do it. They do it by converting UA to Allantoin, but this is something humans cannot do naturally. Hence the formulation of Pegloticase.

[list][*]Other patient groups there were reductions in attacks and improvement in tophi reduction.[*]Tophi are those knobbly shaped, awkward looking, lumps of MSU crystals that often develop in longer term gout sufferers.[/list]

May was a good month for gout sufferers. Febuxostat, (EU trade/brand name Adenuric), the first new major drug medication for gout in over 40 years, was approved for marketing in member countries of the European Union.

[b]This suggests that progression of the disease may be contained in difficult-to-treat cases, and therefore may not cause other medical conditions such as kidney stones heart disease and hypertension.[/b]

Other encouraging statements were that all extension trial patients who had responded earlier to treatment and who were on the every two week course maintained normal uric acid levels, (some were new joiners). 70% of those on an every four week course who had responded earlier to treatment, maintained normal uric acid levels.

[list][*]Could there be a nicer way of beating gout than by eating a couple of bowls of strawberries a day?[*]They are, after all, one of the world's most lovedand delicious fruits.[*]So is this idea, which is quite well known in the world of gout treatment, a myth or magic?[*]What does the evidence amount to? Smile[/list]

Some studies have shown that Vitamin C does reduce uric acid levels, which makes Vitamin C for gout a good idea. In these studies the lowest amount required to do this was 500 mg daily. It's not hard to get 500 mg of Vitamin C naturally from foods and drinks. Big Grin.

<strong>STRAWBERRY TESTIMONIALS</strong> If you're looking for a natural gout remedy, and which gout sufferer isn't, all this is very interesting, but are there any real world testimonials?

[list][*]Strawberries' flavonoids are anthocyanidins, flavan-3-ols and flavonols.[*]Quercetin, which has been thought to reduce uric acid levels, is a flavonol.[*]There is some Quercetin in strawberries. Wink[/list]

[size=large][b]It's a Pity that More Isn't Known about Strawberries for Gout[/b][/size][hr]But all these hints and signs, and in the case of Vitamin C for gout, studies too, do suggest that a daily bowl of strawberries is a good idea for a gout diet, especially when combined with other natural remedies for gout.

[list][*]Modern real world testimonials to the value of strawberries in gout treatment can be read on the Internet.[*]And for pain alleviation too.[*]Of course you can also read that strawberries had no effect.[/list]

[b]And because their flavonoids amounts are high, their flavonoids-to-Vitamin C ratio is pretty good which means that their Vitamin C is likely to be better absorbed and thus have a stronger therapeutic effect.[/b]

<strong>A GOUT POSITIVE NUTRITIONAL PROFILE</strong> It is true that the nutritional profile of strawberries is positive for natural gout treatment. Probably the most important fact is their high Vitamin C content, around 59 mg per 100 grams of fruit. This puts them towards the top of the high-in-Vitamin C fruits' tables. Way above cherries. They are moderately alkaline, alkaline neutral or just mildly acidic so their effect on the body's pH amounts is not likely to be much, and may be mildly positive. They contain about 91% water, are low purine and moderate on the Glycemic Index. All these facts make them a good gout food.

Better known and researched are the anthocyanidins which have also been thought to reduce uric acid levels. Researchers have considered that it is the anthocyanidins in cherries for example, that may account for their uric acid lowering success in some small studies. The anthocyanidin profile of strawberries is not exactly the same as that of cherries, but sweet cherries and strawberries share a couple of them. Writing an article on Gout was our foremost priority while thinking of a topic to write on. This is because Gout are interesting parts of our lives, and are needed by us.

[list][*]There is one more health positive fact about strawberries.[*]Their proanthocyanidin (abbreviated as PCO's or OPC's) levels are high, much higher than in cherries.[/list]

[i]You have been living with the painful symptoms of gout for a while or this is the first time you have suffered from swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints, you have no doubt come across people telling you about low purine diets for gout.[/i]

[i]Eat food that have a moderate to low purine levels, such as most vegetables, fruit, cereals, white breads and avoid foods that are high in purine like meat extracts, shellfish, offal (liver, kidney's, brains, sweetmeats), gravies, dried beans.[/i]

[i]Is interesting to note that purine is naturally present in the tissues of our body, and it is only when there is an excess of purine, often caused by a diet rich in foods with high purine levels that the uric acid builds up.[/i]

[list][*]So, when starting out on a low purine diet for gout, there are a few things that you should bear in mind. 1.[*]Eat a balanced diet, which should be high in complex carbohydrates, low in protein and fat. Wink[*]Gout is relatively common, and can usually be treated successfully, without having to resort to pharmaceutical drugs.[*]Some quick and simple changes to your lifestyle can reduce and even eliminate your gout symptoms.[/list]

[b]Uric acid is a natural by-product that is produced when the body breaks down purine, so less purine in the body means that the kidney's can work to get the body back into balance by eliminating the excess uric acid as waste.[/b]

[list][*]Avoid alcohol as much as possible, as alcohol consumption can this can cause gout flare-ups. 4.[*]Drink 2 - 3 liters of water per day, as this will help dilute the uric acid in the body and allow the kidneys to regain control.[/list]

[size=large][b]Further Information about Natural Gout Diets can be Found on Our Web Site[/b][/size][hr]Of course, the adoption of a low purine diet may seem like quite a sacrifice, especially as it can be different to the typical western diet. However, many gout sufferers see the inconvenience of a new diet as a small price to pay to relieve themselves of the pain and discomfort of gout. :o.

Quote:[list][*]Further danger of excess uric acid is the formation of kidney stones.[*]These can be very painful and can also further reduce the ability of the body to expel waste uric acid.[/list]
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