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Gouty Arthritis on 2009-10-11
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Traditional treatment usually involves
(1) use of an anti-inflammatory drug to halt the pain of an acute attack; (2) daily use of
a drug, colchicine, to dissolve the already deposited crystals; (3) use of allopurinol to
prevent further deposition of crystals; (4) a maintenance program of preventative therapy,
usually through diet control.
Those patients that are intolerant of
colchicine may use phenylbutazone or indomethacin.
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Abundant fluid intake is recommended,
also, to combat dehydration and decrease urate precipitation in the kidneys.
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It is said that traditional therapy
permits patients to live a full and productive life without serious disability, provided
diagnosis is prompt and that the patient accepts the treatment.
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peripheral nerve inflammation characterized by numbness, 'pins and needles' sensations,
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So long as the traditional Gout diet
does not conflict with other dietary requirements, it is quite useful and should be
adhered to, at least during the period when one is at risk for this disease.
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It is a well-accepted fact that most cases of gout can be treated effectively with
diet alone.
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Dr. Murray summarizes
the proper dietary regimen as (1) elimination of alcohol intake; (2) low purine diet; (3)
achievement of ideal body weight; (4) liberal consumption of complex carbohydrates; (5)
low fat intake; (6) low protein intake; and (6) liberal fluid intake.10
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As Gout and hyperuricemia respond to
various antifungal treatments, it seems to be established that Gout, along with a number
of so-called auto-immune diseases, is based upon a tissue sensitivity to the toxins of
fungi and antibodies against a product of the invading mycoplasma, "ubiquitin."
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one can soothe the pain of gout with a
massage oil containing 1 ounce of olive oil and 5 drops of juniper oil, which is massaged
into the joints several times each day.7
Aromatherapist Judith Jackson of
Greenwich, Connecticut, author of Scentual Touch: A Personal guide to Aromatherapy, uses a
cool foot bath "spiked" with juniper and rosemary essential oils.7
Dr. Caroline M. Shreeve9 reports on the use of 4 drops of essence of
juniper on a little brown sugar after every meal, which can be used for all forms of
arthritis. For Gout alone, rub the afflicted joint with olive oil containing 10 percent
essence of juniper.
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Jeff was placed on a liquid diet for
detoxification and rest lasting 21 days. His symptoms initially worsened, and the blood
uric acid levels increased. By the 10th day the pain began to subside as did the uric
acid, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Later Jeff was placed on an elimination diet
and given acupressure along with specific nutrient supplementations.
In 40 days Jeff lost over thirty pounds,
with normalization of cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. He reported feeling
very well with no more joint pain and with increased energy. he was able to get off of all
high blood pressure and Gout medications.
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Michael T. Murray, N.D. suggests weight
reduction in obese individuals, using a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Liberal fluid intake is
also recommended, as it helps keep the uric acid diluted, and also promotes its excretion.4
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one-half pound of cherries each day.7 "Cherries, hawthorn berries, blueberries,
and other dark red-blue berries are rich sources of compounds that have been found to
favorably affect collagen metabolism and prevent and reduce inflammation of joints."4
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Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used
throughout the world for gout and Rheumatism.
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A herbal tea long said to be effective
with Gouty Arthritis is Kombucha Tea.
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red, hot,
swollen joints, try Belladonna 12c every couple of hours.
If the joints are acutely painful and
red, use Aconite 12c every few hours.
If the big toe is red and tender, and
you also feel irritated and weak, use Colchicum 12c every few hours.
For burning, itching and swelling in the
gouty area, use Urtica urens 12c, every few hours.
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"apply a hot compress or ice pack to the
affected joint, but do not take aspirin as it may interfere with action of antigout drugs.
. . Drink extra fluid (plain water is best, or water with a little sodium bicarbonate in
it) to enable your kidneys to excrete as much uric acid as possible."
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