Popular Gout Remedies
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Remember, popularity is only a guide - you should study the remedies as they apply best to your own situation. In particular, pay careful attention to possible side effects and other conditions.
Remedies for Gout Pain Relief
| Name | Description | Treatment |
| Black Bean Broth | Finding a natural remedy for gout is the holy grail for gout sufferers. Here is one that you can easily make yourself - a simple and effective natural broth that is much cheaper than cherries. | Anti- Inflammatory |
| Cherry Juice | Cherry juice gout treatments are claimed to be highly effective. Is there any reason why they shouldn't work? | Anti- Inflammatory |
| Colchicine | Colchicine side effects might make you think twice about this common gout remedy. Find out if the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. | Anti- Inflammatory |
| Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen side effects do not stop it being the favorite of all gout remedies for pain relief. This NSAID (aka ibuprofin or ibuprophen) as a gel or cream, minimizes ibuprofen side effects. | Anti- inflammatory |
| Ice | Many people use ice for reducing swelling and easing pain. The results of a small controlled clinical trial were published in the Journal of Rheumatology in February 2002. For the best effect apply an ice pack for 10 minutes then apply a hot moist towel compress. | Anti- Inflammatory |
| Indomethacin | Indomethacin is the most prescribed drug for relieving gout pain. As with all medication, you need to be aware of possible side-effects. | Anti- inflammatory |
| Infra red | Infra red devices can be used to provide localized heat to painful joints. | Superficial Heat |
| Low Level Laser | Laser therapy for gout is a vital pain relief treatment. With virtually no side effects, can it really be as effective as pain relief medications? | Anti- inflammatory |
| NSAIDS (other) | NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are common gout remedies. There are several different drugs, and some are marketed under different brand names. NSAIDs commonly cause stomach upset, and may contribute to heart attacks. A lot of research is being undertaken to clarify the safety of NSAIDs. I will keep you informed as research is completed. If you want to vote for a specific NSAID that is effective for you, please tell me about it on the Other Gout Cures Form. Votes have already been cast for Percocet, Celebrex and Arthrotec. I will develop specific pages, as with ibuprofen, for popular NSAID gout remedies. | Anti Inflammatory |
| Other Analgesics | You can take general analgesics (excluding NSAIDS and other medications mentioned here) as gout remedies for pain relief. You need prescriptions for many, but you can buy many over the counter. If you want to vote for a specific analgesic that is effective for you, please tell me about it on the Other Gout Cures Form. A reader has already voted for Loritab. I will develop specific pages for popular general analgesic gout remedies. | Analgesic |
| TENS pain relief machines | Find out if Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation will help you get rid of your gout pain. | Nerve Block, Endorphin Promotor |
| Wrap | One of the simplest and cheapest gout remedies for pain relief is to simply wrap the affected joint in a towel or similar. One of my readers has pointed out that a loosely wrapped towel helps relieve his pain at night and helps him sleep. I have also noticed how this helps, both in bed and generally through the day. This can work well in conjunction with ice therapy - use ice as shown above to help reduce swelling, but between treatments always keep the affected area warm. | Keep warm |
You can vote for as many of these remedies as you like on this form. If your gout remedies are not listed, add them using the form at the foot of the Gout Cures page in the Your Gout Section.
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