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submitted: Sep 4th 2008 | by: MarkJohn | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 506 | |

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 Fastest way of Relieve Your Painful Gout Attack

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

Recommended dosage for treating an unforeseen gout attack.

Ibuprofen,(OTC), take 800 mg 4 times a day

Reduce the dosage as the attack subsides.

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

Avoid using aspirin as it can make the attack far worse.

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

Try to consume at least 2 liters of mineral or filtered water every 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.

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).

Use ice to cool the swelling and pain. Gently rub the ice over the effected area for around 10 minutes.

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

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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