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

The Fastest way of Relieve Your Painful Gout Attack

Take medicine your doctor prescribed for treating your gout attacks. If you don’t have prescribed medication for your gout use an over-the-counter NSAID such as Ibuprofen .

Recommended dosage for treating an unbearable gout attack.

Ibuprofen, take 800 mg 4 times a day

Reduce the dosage as the attack subsides.

See your doctor for an injection of steroid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), to quickly relieve the pain, as soon as possible.

Remove the shoes, socks, or tight clothing from the attack area and avoid any stress or pressure on them.

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

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

Avoid alcohol, acidic foods and drinks, fizzy drinks,orange juice,tomatoes,citrus fruit, red meat as they will all worsen and prolong gout attacks.

Consume at least 2 liters of mineral water every day.

Alkalize the body and increase the blood PH level to around 7, do this by mixing half a teaspoon of baking soda to a medium sized glass of mineral water and drink every 4 hours up to a maximum of 4 glasses per day. Baking soda, is the quickest way of alkalizing your body and also accelerates the urinary excretion of excess uric acid. Baking soda is also known to increases the effectiveness of NSAIDs.

Avoid using any other forms of salt while using baking soda due to its high sodium content. 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.

Rest joint until gout is completely gone, premature use of the affected joint may prolong or bring back the attack.

Learn as much as you can about your gout condition to prevent and treat future attacks. Gout often starts very quickly and with little warning, be prepared. Discontinue the use of these methods when your gout attack subsides, as they are designed for quick relief only.

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