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Gout Remedies
"Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease created by a build up of uric acid. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This provokes an inflammatory reaction of these tissues.
Gout is characterized by excruciating, sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmness, and stiffness in the affected joint. This occurs commonly in men in their toes but can appear in other parts of the body and affects women too. Low-grade fever may also be present. The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved. The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. For example, a blanket or even the lightest sheet draping over the affected area could cause extreme pain." (Wikipedia)
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| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | 76 YEAS |
| CHERRIES | 17 YEAS |
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CHERRIES | 7 YEAS |
| BAKING SODA | 5 YEAS |
| WATER | 5 YEAS |
| BLACK BEAN BROTH | 5 YEAS |
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA | 5 YEAS |
ACV, BAKING SODA, CHERRIES
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[YEA] 11/21/2011: Robert from Weymouth, Ma writes: "I thought I had fractured my big toe on my right foot. It got worse as I continued walking on it. Swelling up and getting red. So I went to the emergency room and they asked me a few questions and they decided to take a few blood tests. What they found was my uric acid was very high. I had Gout! I'm 43. First time I ever had it. Never thought I would. They prescribed medicine. I thought, nuh-uh.
Came to earthclinic. I found the apple cider vinegar "from Braggs" and "with the Mother ", baking soda, honey, dried cherry capsules, alfalfa capsules. I placed 3 tspns of vinegar into 8oz glass of water with about a teaspoon of baking soda (Hammer). Put honey in my mouth which made it easier to drink the concoction along with 3 capsules of both the dried cherries and alfalfa. Within the hour I felt the pain dissipate. Later that night I took same before I went to bed, and next morning the gout was substantially diminshed in pain by 50%. That morning I drank another serving, and during the day it got better and better. Basically over a period of two days the gout was completely gone. I am goin to continue taking this everyday just to keep my pH alkaline."
Replies11/24/2011: Vlad from Annapolis, Maryland replies: "Please Help my MOM Ted! My Mom is 80 yrs old & the most loving generous unselfish person God ever created. She has been suffering from gout now for 3 months & it has crippled her feet legs hands & arms. Also she gets constipated for 4 to 5 days at a time from lack of movement. Her feet & hands feel hot. I've changed her diet, cut out the tea & plan to use ACV herbal supplements baking soda. I'm scared straight, brother. I've cried many times over the past 3 days cause it looks like it's going to kill my MOM off. I'm trying apples, cherries, lime juice, bananas, black berries. I heard devils claw root, white willow bark, ginger root, & tumeric powder work. Watching my mom suffer has brought this tuff guy to my knees begging God for help. She don't deserve to suffer this long. I plan to move to Thailand now I know who can fix my computer. Thanks Ted"
12/12/2011: Canto from Detroit, Michigan replies: "@Vlad: Are you sure it's just gout? that sounds like a much, much more severe form of arthritis. You may need to look beyond traditional remedies and consult a specialist."
12/19/2011: Veronica from Tyler, Texas, United States replies: "It looks like your mother is suffering from severe arthiritis. Have you checked out the hydrogen peroxide therapy under arthiritis remedy here at earthclinic? It seems like its helping a lot of folks with the pain of arthiritis but you have to make sure you are using 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide."
01/06/2012: Windyinyoder from Yoder, Co replies: "My husband has been dealing with gout for about 8 years now. He seems to get flare ups with the change of season (fall to winter). He has it now and it's really bad this time. I have taken him to the doctor because he couldn't take the pain anymore. I have read all the advice everyone has given and I have tried the cherries capsules, I have tried apple cider vinegar raw with mother. And have tried the alfalfa capsules too for about 9 days already.He is also taking indo (prescribed by the doctor) and takes allopuranol as a maintainer when he gets better. But he doesn't want to take those prescribed pills anymore. But all the other stuff isn't working and like I said 9 days twice a day he has been taking this with lots of water to boot. What else can I do? His knee is the size of a small melon. Going back to the dr on Monday. What can I do now for relief?
Need a cure."
01/06/2012: Jeff from Palm Harbor, Fl. replies: "I had this problem for years. What worked for me is stawberries, and blueberries. Fresh or frozen don't matter. Eat about a cup should feel results in 2hrs."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/23/2012: Dtdunn from Fairfax Station, Va, United States replies: "I wanted to start my own thread, but could not determine how...The ACV "cure" has given me some relief, but my gout has dissipated on its own before, so I am still evaluating. I'm a week into drinking this "mother" ACV from Whole Foods. I drink it daily. 55 year old male, 6'3" and 230 lbs, have had gout in my left big toe for close to a year. I also have sugnificant joint pain in my knees, spine, hands, and right shoulder. Some of these are simply old sports injuries, but I suspect something new (the gout maybe?) is making things much worse.
Do not expect miracles. Reading this website made me think my gout would disappear before my eyes in a day or three, but in hindsight that was foolish.
Whole Foods has ACV that is not raw. I bought the wrong kind first. Google that "mother ACV" name brand so you will have a picture of the distinct label in your mind. I also bought the dried cherries and alfalfa. These were expensive. I take three of each daily. I also tried baking soda, but no one mentioned (I only read a dozen posts though) the foaming problem. I made a real mess the first time. BS and ACV don't mix well. That mixture also made me feel sick to my stomach. I have stopped taking the BS for now, but may try it again.
My pain is much less, but the lump on my toe is still as large as before. Good luck."
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[YEA] 05/12/2011: Pj from Chicago, Il writes: "I had a gout attack two years ago and took medication. Three months ago it started and I used up the rest of the meds. This time it really came back and I was desperate for a non MD solution. I found this forum and I can't believe how great I feel two days later. I had a can of cherries, a glass of water with baking soda and then just started drinking Apple Cider Vinegar in water - t tbsp in a glass of water. I walked four miles today with no pain at all- in fact, I think I am better than I was a month ago. Thanks to all who posted!"
Replies[YEA] 08/15/2011: Marilyn from Lebanon, New Hampshire replies: "I started experiencing pain in my left ankle unexpectedly in August 2009. I was fine the night before, but when I woke up my ankle was killing me. It hurt when I touched it and when I put pressure on it. Doing some research on the internet, I learned that I had gout. I wish I could remember the magazine that I read that explained that some women experiencing Menopause will get gout. The suggestion was that taking 1500 mg. of Vitamin C would alleviate the pain in a couple of weeks. It worked for me for awhile, but the pain and swelling returned about a month or so ago and didn't go away like it did when I treated it with vitamin c before.Also, people who are overweight are at risk of developing it. I was truly grateful to the people on this website who said that they have used Baking Soda and also Apple Cider Vinegar. I have tried both to see if one works better than another. I have only used these natural treatments for about 5 days now, and already my ankle has improved. No more pain when I touch it, and I can walk normally on it now. If I sit for long periods and then stand up, it starts to hurt again. But there has been a definite improvement overall. Thank you for your suggestions.
Also, doing further research earlier, I discovered that people have to use caution when using the Baking Soda because it can cause some other health problems if you use too much of it. The suggested recipe I use is as follows: 8 oz. of water warmed in the microwave first, then add 1 teaspoon of honey and stir until dissolved, then add 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar. You can take that once or twice daily. I prefer first thing in the morning and just before going to bed. It seems to be more effective on an empty stomach. It actually doesn't taste too bad. The Baking Soda recipe is 1/2 teaspoon of Baking soda mixed with 4 oz. of water. You can take that 2-3 times per day. I hope that these remedies work for someone else, too."
10/23/2011: Goutman from Jacksonville, Florida Usa replies: "I have gout for over 20 years, first attacks where in the kidney's later in my feet, doctors will set you on medication, what I did was, write down every day (in a map) what you eat and drink, if gout comes up, see what you did eat / drink the day before, so you can see if there is some drink or food that give you gout, my results where, 1e. Sausage meat (pork organ meat) the main reason, 2e. When I eat red meat more than 2 days in a row , 3e same with fish, 4e. all compressed chicken meat 5e. beer, I do not take this food and drinks anymore and are now for more the one year gout FREE!!"
[YEA] 11/14/2011: Jason from Durham, Nc replies: "I had what I now consider to be a gout flareup. I had had a few episodes over the last few years - I'm 40 and work out alot, ski etc and I'm always on the go and I'm 6'1 225. I never made the connection that it was gout - but now I know. Recently I had a flareup that was some of the worst pain I've ever endured. Brutal - as many of you know. So - I was reading these comments in the morning of the 2nd day with my foot just throbbing. I had to run around my office all day and was just miserable. I was so desperate for a cure, and upset that I had to go through this again I was beside myself. Thank you all here so much for sharing your experiences.So I decided to do all the remedies at once and sent my staff member to the store to buy all of it - the ACV mother, alfalfa pills, dried cherries, tart cherry capsules and baking soda.
I mixed 10 oz water, 3 TBS ACV w/mother, and 1tsp baking soda and swallowed the alfalfa pill and the cherry pill at about 11am. I was walking up and down the halls of my office the rest of the day. At 2pm, I took another dose like above and by about 3pm, I knew something was up. I sensed the pain in my toe was not getting worse even though I'd been on it all day, and it even seemed to feel better than when I woke up and got out of bed that morning. I had read so many testimonials that I figured it would work but I still wasen't even sure I had gout. That evening I had another mixture before bed and laid around with my foot raised up - no ICE though. By morning I knew I was going to be better. By the evening of the next day, just about all the pain was gone. Thanks again!!
What I noticed in the two months or so since is an improvement over my entire body. I have been doing 1 maintenance dose exactly as above every other morning or so and have never felt better. My joints are loose - everything was popping for the first few weeks which felt great. I must have so much buildup that accumulated over the years that it took 4-6 weeks to flush out. My girlfriend started taking it with me to be supportive, and it did wonders for her stomach problems as well. We both feel like we urinate more regularly and generally better.
Thanks again for all the help - it changed my life and my view of medicine and organics, and home remedies."
11/14/2011: Kesler from Maryville, Tn replies: "Ok, so I am having a gout flare-up. Want to do what Jason from Durham did, but what is "mother" as in: I mixed 10 oz water, 3 TBS ACV w/mother, and 1tsp baking soda and swallowed the alfalfa pill and the cherry pill."
11/15/2011: Jason from Durham, Nc replies: "Just purchase a brand of organic apple cider vinegar that indicated "the mother" is inside. The brand I used is Bragg - available at Whole Foods. It's not something separate that you have to add. I don't even know what it is. LOL."
11/17/2011: Sheila from Newport, Tn replies: "Does the cherry pill work the same as the juice?"
11/17/2011: Sheila from Newport, Tn replies: "If you take all this stuff for gout can you then eat what you want to and not get a flare up?"
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ACV, HOMEOPATHIC CREAM
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[YEA] 05/10/2009: Dave from Riverton, UT writes: "Thank you for this web site and for the posts. I had severe gout pain every day for 2 months, so I gave in and tried the medicines the doctor prescribed. They made me so sick I could not take them. I tried ACV (1 TSP ACV, 1 TSP Honey, 4-6 oz of hot water- makes a decent tasting hot tea) a couple times a day, cherry juice, and ibuprofen cream. The pain went away within 2 days. I know the ACV is working as I had never tried it before; I had been eating a lot of cherries and that helped for a while, but not enough when it got severe. I wanted to share the ibuprofen cream idea as I did not see it on this web site. My wife uses it on her jaw for TMJ, so I thought I'd try it. I just rub some into the joint before bed and/ or in the morning and it seems to reduce swelling and increase mobility and decrease pain. It's called homeopathic ibuprofen cream for muscles and joints and it works well."
Replies[YEA] 01/22/2011: Relief from Sd, Usa replies: "TMJ RELIEF, finally the only thing that has worked after 3 years of 24 hour pain is a highly trained Acupunture doctor. For suffers don't waste a minute. The first session he balance me, then the second session, he gently attacked the problem. The first time my jaw realigned in years and have not worn a night guard since and it has been 5 months."
02/13/2011: Cc from San Jose, Ca replies: "Which cranberry, garlic, alfalfa, milk thistle a multivitamin do you buy and where can I find it? I really want to find something for my dad. Nothing is working for him. "
02/13/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "Hi Cc... The easiest and simplest remedy for gout is simply 1/2 tspn baking soda dissolved in half a glass of water 2 or 3 times a day outside mealtimes. This will alkalize the blood and quickly disolve the offending uric acid crystals in his body.
Another remedy which works also is Chanca Piedra -- 1000 mgs twice daily. This herb is an alkalizer and also a gentle diuretic which also spruces up both the liver and kidneys. I gave this remedy to a friend to help with his diabetes problems and it also cured his gout pain completely as well. Best to also take 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt or fulvic acid per day to help replinish and minerals lost through the diuretic effect."
02/15/2011: Sak from Seattle, Us replies: "The 3 min per round, finger tapping method on acupressure points on the face and hands works on everything. You can get a free pdf manual on how to do this: www.eftuniverse.com/
I have been using this method since 2005 and it is wonderful. I cured my asthma with this.
Sometimes it takes several 3 min rounds and sometimes, you have to find the root cause of the problem, when did start and what were you doing or thinking at the time. The EFT site has a wonderful data base on everything that can help your with the EFT setup and how to contact practioners of this method.
Try it. It is wonderful."
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ALFALFA TABLETS
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01/08/2011: Karl from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada writes: "Could the use of Alfalfa tablets, benefit someone with gout, or could a gout flareup be caused by the iron content in the Alfalfa or in any other iron rich food source, if a person were to have to much iron in their body. Thank you, healthy248(at)gmail(dot)com"
Replies07/09/2011: James from Boise, Id replies: "Please note that alfalfa promotes blood clotting."
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[YEA] 05/13/2010: Ed from Irving Township, Minnesota writes: "I suffered with gout for 9 years. 12 years ago I began taking cranberry capsules. It helped, however, the gout would return, just not as often or severe. I researced more on the internet and learned that Alfalfa tablets cause the uric acid to be removed through the other end and I have not had a gout attack for 11 1/2 years. I drink, eat red meats, seafood, spinach, venison and other foods not recommended. I take cranberry, garlic, alfalfa, milk thistle a multivitamin once a day in the morning for maintenance. I have been able to resume use of my treadmill and I lost 50 lbs, and no more worries about walking, yard work or hunting. I have told many others about this system and every single person said it worked for them. Your doctor won't tell you, there is no profit in this for them. So much for the hippocratic oath."
Replies05/13/2010: Pat from Athens, Al, Usa replies: "Gout is a strong runner in our family and for years an almost instant sure we all use is cherries. The kind you can buy packed in water in any grocery store. Make sure they are the water packed ones. Also dried cherries work but the canned ones seem to work better and faster. Usually one can is all it takes to cure an attack."
[YEA] 06/28/2010: Rosa from San Antonio, Texas replies: "ACV/"the Mother", Raw Organic Honey (ROH) and Alfalfa juice tablets relieved my 1st gout attack..Thank you!! I'm 54 yrs old. I had my 1st and (pretty sure) my last gout attack all within the past 4 days. I didn't realize the repercussions of leaving some form of gout untreated for years. My big left toe has ached on and off over the past 10 years, and wow this attack almost crippled me. I was in pain and hobbling. It took me a couple of hours to realize what was happening and I googled the internet for home remedies for gout...and I am extremely grateful I picked this website which posted exactly what I needed. Luckily, I had the ACV with "The Mother" and ROH, but didn't use your recipe until 2nd day: 1 tblspn of ACV & 1 tblspn of ROH in 4 ozs of hot water, stirred; I then added 4 oz of tepid water (I came back to reread your post because of the Alfalfa tablets). Like you said, it makes a great tea. I saw even greater relief using your recipe, while taking ibuprofen during the day and at night elevating my left foot with icepacks. The third day was when I started alfalfa juice tablets, stopped the ibuprofen. I was in the gym again within 36 hours on 3 different low impact machines for about 2 hours. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! (BTW, your post should be the 1st post on this page.)"
07/10/2010: Sam from Oakland, Ca replies: "HI Ed from Eden Township, thanks for sharing can you tell us the doses you used and the frequency. Thank you"
12/13/2010: Sandra from Seco, Ky replies: "Cure for gout:
1. Dead sea salt bath 3x week with 1lb salt stay from hot to cool.2. Limit eating cabbage, kale, spinach, etc.
3. Wear wool socks; uric acid in bloodstream will not precipitate (rain) crystals into the joints unless hot blood hits cold.
4. Eat an apple and celery product together every day for a while then a couple times a week thereafter.
5. Eat cultured products every day.
6. Spray on extremities 3% foodgrade hydrogen peroxide several times a day especially if you suspect an attack.
Note: I know cherries as a pain reliever like aspirin not cure."
01/25/2011: Rick from Grafton, Ma replies: "Thank you for this website. Have tried various remedies, including cherries, celery seed, MV with copper, etc. Nothing has worked 100%; Dr. Just prescribe allipurinol, which I am not inclined to take. Have not tried ACV but will get some today."
07/11/2011: Andrew from El Paso, Texas replies: "Hi, have had gout for about 20 years and it seems I have been having more attacks. I am tired of visiting doctor for pills that sometime do'nt really help the pain, only to go back for more pills the following month. I don't drink often. I do love red meat and sea food, which I try to limit myself but I still get these attacks which hurt like a mother. Any way I am going to try the alfalfa tablets. My question is will this get rid of the swelling and pain or just swelling and what else do I need before I stop these darn pills?"
07/11/2011: Fra Fra from Mineral Wells, Texas replies: "NEEDED CURE FOR GOUT: Read all you can about Turmeric for Gout. I have a friend that cured himself with Turmeric powder."
07/21/2011: Findzamzuudotcom from Long Beach, Ca. Usa replies: "I once caught gout after eating sea food and it hurt like hell in my right big toe. I could barely walk it hurt so bad. I did an internet research and found that gout was caused by the build up of an excessive amount of uric acid in the joints. Men and Women-How do you get rid of too much acid on your car battery? You neutralize the acid by adding an ALKALIZING substance: Baking soda and water. For gout suffers, start drinking alkaline water and a 1/2 tsp. of baking soda to the water and you'll start flushing out the uric acid from your joints. You can also go to a local health food store and get yourself some celery seed extract. This will also help get rid of the excessive uric acid build up. Your body is 70% water, start drinking alkaline water and watch and feel your health improve."
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[YEA] 10/22/2011: Eamonn from Dublin, Ireland writes: "I stumbled onto this site to find a cure for my gout. I had a bad attack recently that lasted about 4 weeks. When I felt the gout returning I decided I needed a cure that I could take straight away and not have to go to a doctor. My last doctor could only tell me I had a sore foot and charged me 60euro for the privilege.
All the people on this site were raving about ACV so I said I'd give it a try. About an hour after taking it there was a marked improvement and I had stopped limping before the end of the day. I couldn't believe the results myself so I didn't take it the next day and the gout started to return. The following day I recommenced the "treatment" and it went away again. I'm taking it at regular intervals till the stiff feeling in my toe is completely gone. I have also phoned my father to tell him as he suffered with gout for years too."
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[YEA] 09/14/2011: Melissadavid from Jonesboro, Ga, United States writes: "Last Saturday I attended a church function, dressed really pretty, high heeled shoes, etc. Woke up Sunday morning around 4:30 with the worse bout of gout I have ever experienced. Had to attend church on Sunday with really ugly shoes!!! For two days I received phone calls from church members telling me what to take and what to do.
Finally, today around 5:00pm I went on-line and accidently found your website and read all of the comments on Apple Cider Vinegar. I immediately "hobbled" downstairs to my pantry and there it sat, staring me in the face. I took two tablespoons of the ACV and one hour later, I asked myself, is it my imagination or am I really feeling less pain? Some of the pain had left after taking the ACV. Thank you so much contributors regarding the ACV. You have helped me through this crises. God bless each of you.
Melissa - Jonesboro, GA"
Replies[YEA] 10/20/2011: Maya from Elizabeth, New Jersey replies: "I have been suffering from gout for some time now and a friend had recommended this site and told me I might find the cure for this ailment. I'm currently taking allopurinol and/or colchicine but tonight I tried the ACV when I read it here that it worked for so many gout sufferers. And I can't believe that just after a couple of hours of taking the 'ACV potion' I thought I felt some improvement already. The pain had diminished some how. Thanks for your posts!!!"
[YEA] 12/30/2011: Brenda from Riverton, Illinois, Usa replies: "I found this site last week as I was searching for something that would help my husband with his gout. He had tried tart cherry juice and alfalfa which didn't seem to help as his gout attacks were coming on quicker with more pain and lasting longer each time. He takes allapurinol too. I noticed that many took ACV and so I bought some with the mother.My husband decided to start out with a low dose to make sure he would tolerate it. He took 1 tablespoon in a glass of water in the evening. Within 3 days, the gout attack was gone. He is going to continue taking it every day. I tried to take ACV for shingles nerve pain but couldn't stand the taste. Another submitter suggested using 2 packets of dry lemon and 2 packets of stevia in glass of water with the ACV. It tastes so much better that I am going to be taking ACV every day too. Thank you to all on this site for your wonderful suggestions!"
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09/04/2011: Ronald from Billings, Mt, United States writes: "I have gout very bad, I'm a amputee and I depend on good leg all the time. I ended up with gout because of this. I do drink a lot of apple cider vinegar for last 20 years. I use it for other things too, but it has help a lot. Make sure it is vinegar from health food store."
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[NAY] 09/02/2011: Jim from Los Angeles, California, Usa writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar didn't work for me. I tried it and the gout just kept getting worse. I am not doubting the experiences of others or saying the ACV was a contributor to the situation, just offering the caution that it doesn't work for everyone. It has taken an initial Prednisone treatment and sustained Amlodipine to get me back on my feet (literally).
I wish the ACV had worked! I like apple cider so I didn't find the taste of ACV in water objectionable."
Replies09/12/2011: Ridofgout from Charlotte, Nc replies: "Just so you know... It HAS to be the raw, organic, unfiltered ACV with "mother". Could you possibly have bought the filtered or "clear" ACV? If so... that offers absolutely NO nutritional value, and lacks the anti-imflamitory properties you need."
[NAY] 10/30/2011: Ilook4fire from Palmdale, California replies: "I've been taking organic ACV with mother for 2 days now, with no relief at all. I think it might have even gotten worse. The first day I tried 2 tbs of the ACV in 8 oz of tart cherry juice, once in the morning and then before bed. Today I up it to 4 tbs and no relief whatsoever. I even tried 1 tbs of baking soda in 8 oz of water, no relief. I don't know what else I can do?"
11/16/2011: Raefisch from Clearfield, Utah replies: "Jim from LA, You may want to investigate a condition called Pseudogout (MayoClinic.com) As I understand it, Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, is not caused by uric acid crystals but by a form of calcium crystal. The pain and presentation of symptoms are almost identical with one usual difference, the big toe is not the primary area of attack.. Rather it is the knee, but as with "regular" gout it can attack other areas, hands, wrists, shoulders especially. I haven't researched what is on the web yet about this condition. It may be what is causing my symptoms as they are always in the right knee first and worst. Hope this helps you or someone.. Else. Good luck!"
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[YEA] 08/06/2011: Donna from Uc, Tx writes: "OK... Wrote a few days ago after my first gout attack. 2 TBLS ACV with 8 oz water in the morning... Wow! Stopped all red meat and was eating mainly rice with vegetables and fruit... Lots of fresh cherries. Pain has almost completely vanished... Walking correctly now. Now for the question... I read that for my blood type O I should eat red meat! I live in Texas and we frequently throw a carcass on the fire on weekends.. I do not want to go through that pain again... Should I start checking PH levels... Also love cabbage and brussel sprouts how does that figure in with a bout with gout? Would appreciate feedback... just starting to GET all this information."
Replies08/07/2011: Marlane from Geelong, Victoria, Australia replies: "Hi Donna, As a New Zealander I am a big meat eater. Meat does not cause gout with me but citrus juice, especially orange juice and vitamin C in any form will cripple me in a matter of hours. I have found that ACV will neutralise the uric acid very quickly.Good luck, gout is not pleasant."
08/08/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa Usa replies: "My husband gets gout about 1-2x a year for the past decade. He started getting it again last week in his big toe, and going up to his ankle. We know the signs (sigh) and he was limping.I got the crutches out, and started reading up on it on the internet yet again.
I read something interesting about baking soda on a site called icuredmygout(. )org - so I figured it couldn't hurt and it might help.
So, I gave him 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 10 oz of water - and then gave hime another drink of the same directly before he went to sleep.
I should note that earlier that evening I made him a v-8 drink with a full teaspoon of turmeric, and pinch of black pepper in it.
I woke up the next morning, and he was out of bed, walking around like NORMAL! (Not limping or using the dreaded crutches). I asked him how his foot felt, and he said he didn't know what magic was in those drinks I gave him, but something sure worked. Lol. This was the fastest gout episode ever. The regular routine would have included at least another week to ten days of even more extreame pain. Mind you, he said he was still a bit sore, but it was 80% better over night! I kept giving him the BS in water 3x a day for two more days, and then he stopped. All done.
It is not recommended to take BS that much, that often long term, as it can mess up your electrolytes. (From what I have read anyway).
Gout is a horrible monster, and the next time (and there is always a next time once you have had it) he will be hitting the BS first thing.
Good luck if you are reading this because you have it, as it really sucks!
Carly :)"
09/03/2011: Lawrence from Poughkeepsie, Ny replies: "thank you very much. I have had gout since I was 24 years old and I am 34 and I still don't how to cure it. But after looking at this site and what you recommended I will make sure I stick to it thank you very much"
10/22/2011: Dleske from Tacoma, Wa, Usa replies: "I will try both the apple cidar vinegar and baking soda... I feel like I will die with this pain.It is SO BAD ... , I am in tears. At 61 years old I thought I have had enough pain in my life. I have done the doctor recommended alpurnol (sorry for the bad spelling) and many other drugs. I even got a doctors prescription for Canibus/pot.., tried it too. Made me feel happy and high for sure.., but did not help the pain.
Got my crutches for today.., but then read this article. I will try ANYTHING. Will report back if this really works. I think the ACV and BS is easy enough, but I will eat a can of cherries and have an apple with a few bananas which I saw recommended too.
I am a Real Estate Broker in Tacoma, WA."
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[YEA] 07/05/2011: Micha from Sacramento, California writes: "I found your site today while researching possible cures for Gout. My first bout with gout was 6 years ago and the doctors put me on Allopurinol. Let me tell you worst medication I ever had to take, side effects were misrible. Then I remembered what my Mother said, "ACV may not cure the common cold but sure takes care of most body aches" so I started taking ACV in water. The taste got to me so I decided to try ACV tea and low and behold it still worked, FYI 1) 16oz water bottle (take a couple of drinks out to make room for ACV) mix well and pour into a tea pot/coffee maker 2) pick your favorite tea (mine is Bengal Spice by Celestial Seasonings). Once the tea is made I place it back in a water bottle and go back to doing whatever, sipping the tea throughout the day. If I run out I make myself another bottle, but only do two bottles a day.
It controls my gout and I quit taking the med 4 months after I had started it."
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07/02/2011: Salmee from San Jose, Ca Us writes: "I have thyroid and was wondering if taken four hours before taking the medication (as suggested by a few users)will be safe for my gout? Loved the site extremely helpful."
Replies07/04/2011: Lily from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia replies: "Hi Salmee, You can take apple cider vinegar anytime. Cheers Lily."
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06/28/2011: Orji from Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria writes: "Hello Ted my mother is 55yrs and has been suffering from gout for 3yrs how will I be able to get this remedies to Nigeria because I cant find them here baking soda or Apple Cider Vinegar if somebody can help I will duly appreciate."
Replies06/29/2011: Diane from Los Angeles, California Usa replies: "Dear Orji,I checked on Ebay and in the "health & beauty" dept. and in "Home & Garden". Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is sold there. You can contact the seller to see if they will ship to your area and if the product will keep until it gets to you. Hope this helps.
Best Wishes, Diane"
[YEA] 08/18/2011: Shital from Bangalore, India replies: "Various home remedies for Gout can be Treating Gout with cherry as it is considered in effectively treating gout. Consuming about 15-20 Cherries a day, preferably as soon as you wake up can help. Raw vegetable juices are used for gout treatment. A mocktail of carrot, beetroot and cucumber juice seems to be effective in treating gout. The juice of French or string beans has also proved effective in treating gout. Apples are regarded as an excellent source for curing gout. The malic acid contained in them is believed to neutralise the uric acid and afford relief to gout sufferers. Bananas have been found beneficial in the treatment of gout. A diet of bananas only for three or four days is advised for providing some relief from gout. Lime is also used as a source in treating gout. Vitamin C is known to prevent and cure sore joints by strengthening the connective tissues of the body. Gout can be treated affectively with alternative treatment. Ayurveda can help in curing gout. Ayurveda as such has become a very important part in curing various chronic diseases."
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[YEA] 05/23/2011: Footzilla from Teaneck, New Jersey Usa writes: "Hi everyone! I just wanted to share my experience with my recurring gout. I had my first gout attack 3 years ago and it was horrible. I could barely move. I was embarrased that for a guy who works out at the gym a lot I got this. Anyways, this year I had a few gout attacks back to back and I started to take Allipurinol 300 mg. It does not work for me. Thanks God I stumbled over this site. It was 7:00 am I was reading all the reviews. At 9:00 am I wen with my son and bought two bottles of Apple Cider Vinegar with "The Mother" from Whole Foods. I drunk 8oz. of water with 2 tablespoons of ACV and felt better within 2-3 hours. Then I took at lunch time and before bed the same amount. Now I woke up the next day without ANY PAIN whatsoever. WOW. Thank you guys for sharing this secret. I was almost sure that I will have to live with this pain for my entire life. Not anymore.
Everyone should try this remedy. I have a history of gout in my family. My grandfather had it and my father almost had it. I write almost, because he managed to get rid of it. And you know how? With ACV. My father was on a strict diet, took ACV combined with intense workouts and he is gout free more than 30 years now. That's what I'm planning to do as well combined with my daily dose of ACV. All the best."
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[YEA] 05/16/2011: Keith from Colonial Beach, Va writes: "I've been using ACV as a daily regimen for a few years now. Recently I ran out of ACV and even though it's relitively inexpensive I could not afford to replace it. Within two days gout appear in my big toe and my blood pressure soared. It took me 4 days to realize why. Landing on this page made me realize.... It's the ACV! Now I've scraped up every dime to go out and buy a bottle of ACV. This stuff definitely works to keep gout away. It has other good properties for your health as well. Thank you Earth Clinic!"
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04/17/2011: Dorothy from Melbourne, Australia writes: "I have recently had very bad pain in my ankle which has been diagnosed as gout. I am currently taking Losec for an ulcerated aesophogus. Will ACV affect my stomach in anyway?"
Replies04/27/2011: Pearlie from Hallettsvillle, Texas replies: "everyone says ACV with "mother", what is the mother part?"
[YEA] 07/11/2011: Maria from Canberra, A.c.t Australia replies: "I became acidic in various parts of the body due to adding liquid Vitamin B to my regime. In the cold damp weather, these areas ached terribly. Taking 1 tspn Apple Cider Vinegar with 1 tspn honey in hot water at night then again next morning balanced the PH except for the big toe which was inflamed. Increased my water intake by 100% and took half a tspn bi-carb soda in half small glass warm water. 50% improvement within 24 hours then second dose bi-carb, problem solved!Maria from Canberra"
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[YEA] 01/25/2011: John from Greve, Denmark writes: "I have had gout for the last 8 years. First half of 2010 the attacks grew more intense with several attacks pr months. The pain circled position toe-leg-hand-left and right side. After reading these reports I started to take ACV daily from mid June 2010. The pain slowly ceased and after three weeks it totally stopped.
Now 7 months after I have experienced no attack at all. THIS IS FANTASTIC. Every day two times I take two spoonful of ACV dissolved in a glass of water. I feel it important to take the right type of ACV, I take the organic type. As outlined, it works perfect with me, and I recommend strongly the treatment. I will continue to take the "medicine" the rest of my life."
Replies[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 02/22/2011: James from Pittsburgh, Pa replies: "I had a flare up with really bad swelling, after taking a couple tbs fulls of ACV I could feel the pressure of the swelling subsiding. It gave me an upset stomach though even after diluting it with lots of water. So far so good, we will see what tomorrow brings."
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[YEA] 01/24/2011: William from Orderville, Utah writes: "Finally a Magic Budget.Thank You Apple Cider Vinegar I have been dealing with gout for around 5 years now. I have had small episodes, along with some massive ones. 10 days ago I started feeling a gout attack in my right foot. I ignored the small pains until they were no longer small. I had a full blown attack. My right foot swelled up like a football and was red with fever. The allpurinall is so hard on my stomach that I usually try to wait out an attack, rather than try to fix it with man-made drugs. This attack seemed to be the Gout from Hell. I was miserable, my wife was ready to ship me off to some foreign country (just to have me out of the house)
To make a long story short, I started googleing gout and found this forum. What a blessing I started reading all the testimonials about ACV and hobbled right down to the supermarket and bought me a bottle of ACV with mother. I tried the ACV with honey, I tried it straight, I even mixed it with orange juice. I just wanted to get as much of it into my system as quick as possible. The results were amazing. I didn't see anything the first evening (I started taking ACV at 7:00 pm) however when I woke up the next morning the swelling had gone down at least 50% along with the redness. 24 hours later I put the crutches away (O' yeah I was on crutches for 4 days) and each day after the swelling and redness subsided. I have now been taking ACV for 5 days. I am a believer and will continue to take my 3-4 tbs of ACV every morning in my Orange juice. Thanks again for the helpful information. And good luck to all you fellow Gouters."
Replies02/04/2011: Cindy from Heber City, Utah replies: "William, what kind of ACV do you use?"
02/04/2011: Lolo from P, Tennessee replies: "Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with mother best to use"
06/11/2011: Sabbyhubby Gout from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam replies: "Could you please explain or be more specific on "Mother". I am lost and I have no clue what it is.ACV is apple cider vinegar and that is very clear. Please help. Thanks"
06/17/2011: Gracie from Victoria, Bc Canada replies: "The mother is in ACV that is unpasturized. It is basically just the chunky bits that float around and settle on the bottom. Its what turns the apple juice into cider vinegar. Most of the organic ACV will say it has the mother on the bottle and that it is unpasturized. Thats the kind that you want, not the chemically produced commercial variety."
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[NAY] 01/08/2011: Healthy248 from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada writes: "Can gout flareups be caused by an over abundance of iron in your blood, and then if you compound that iron with something with more iron in it like Molasses Honey, or maybe ACV, could that trigger an attack. Or is it strictly a uric acid buildup. I have had gout for number of years but not as severe as now, it always seemed to go away by itself. Recently I tried an old remedy of blackstrap molasses and warm water, but the gout got worse after the second day, then I happened upon the ACV, Honey and water regimen tried it for 2 days now; but gout is still here and getting worse, is there an issue with iron and this remedy as well, In defense of both cures I inadvertently have had more purine rich veggie foods and even haddock lately, mybad I just wasn't paying attention I guess, I'm just asking to see if anyone else experienced any thing like this. If iron is the culprit does anyone know how to diminish iron overload in the body. Thanks to all for any advise"
Replies04/23/2011: Bill from Brighton, Mi replies: "If your issue is too much iron, you can increase your intake of tea, tea chelates iron out of the body. I know this because I deal with iron-deficiency anemia. I am on this site researching high blood pressure and mild gout....."
05/17/2011: Dalimama from Philadelphia, Pa replies: "And, what do you do for your iron deficient anemia? I have that, too, although I found this site searching for natural remedies for gout for my hubby."
05/17/2011: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "blackstrap molasses helped me. iron pills didn't get absorbed but molasses - the real black stuff here in europe, not the brown one, helped me."
05/18/2011: Lily from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia replies: "Yes Molasses really works for iron deficiency. I was taking it for the potassium and had my blood checked and my iron was through the roof. Twice the amount that it should have been. Now I have to stop taking it and rely on tomato juice instead. (not pleasant really). Lily."
07/26/2011: Patty from San Jose, California, Usa replies: "To Nova Scotia, if you have high iron levels, you may have Hemochromitosis. This is a genetic disorder that causes your body to obsorb all the iron in the food you eat. The genetic disorder can damage your joints, cause Cancer, Diabetes, Scirrosis, and more. Yet is as treatable as giving blood weekly to reduce the iron stores in your body and then give blood on a regular basis to keep the iron levels in control. Before you eat any more iron rich foods, such as molasses, you should have a genetic test or at least have your "Ferritin" levels checked. Too much iron can damage your joints and you may have seudo-gout as I do. Instead of Uric Acid crystals, seudo-gout forms Calcium crystals in the joint and acts just like gout. It is also treated with the same medication as gout. Hemochromitosis is one of the most undiagnosed disorders. Often the syptoms can mimic iron dificiancy anemia."
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01/08/2011: "Has anyone tried this soak for Gout? Please advise as soon as possible, my gout is killing me, does anyone have a remedy that could draw out the gout crystals?
Boil 3 cups of water and pour it into the container. Let the water cool just enough so that you can safely touch it with your foot. Pour 1 cup of apple cider vinegar into the hot water and stir to combine thoroughly. Lower your foot into the bath and let it soak for as long as you want. You can add more water and vinegar in the same proportions of three parts water to one part vinegar."
Replies01/09/2011: Bill M from Mattoon, Il replies: "I used baking soda in water. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp in a glass and drank it right down. Worked in less than an hour. Good luck."
01/10/2011: Debra from Harrisburg, Pa replies: "I use Sour Cherry Juice (organic) and it helps with artheritis/sore joints/carpal tunnel. It is also very helpful for gout."
01/24/2011: Greg from Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin replies: "I have been suffering from gout attacks for over 15 yrs (elbow, knee, ankle, toes). I am 39 now. I started taking Aloe about 8 yrs ago and it has done well for me. I really don't like the idea of a "pill" for the rest of my life, but what else can I do? I have had few attacks with the Aloe but have been Dieting for a month and have lost about 25lbs. My problem is that I know I have gout in my left big toe, knee, and elbow. What can I do? I would love to get off Aloe."
01/24/2011: William from Orderville, Utah replies: "Apple cider vinegar, my friend. I am a firm believer in the stuff. I have been suffering from gout for 5 years. The ACV (with Mother)will help reduce the Uric acid in your blood. Everyone suggests to take 3-4 table spoons with honey, with 6 oz of water. I like to mix 4 table spoons of ACV with 6 oz. of orange juice. I think it is all the same, you just need to get it into your system. It has worked miracles with my Gout, I wish you the same success."
01/25/2011: Alain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada replies: "Answer to Greg from Prairie Du Chien, about gout
The best thing I found for my gout was when I learned about pH balance. Gout is caused by accumulated uric acid crystals. A big portion of uric acid is eliminated by the kidneys. However, uric acid will be eliminated mostly if the urine is near pH 7 (neutral). You can verify this fact by yourself by measuring the urine pH with pH paper designed for this purpose. Look for EC alkalizing formulas, or some of my posts for some suggestions. Changes in diet will also help. Eat the least processed food as possible. Recent research have also shown that fructose will cause uric acid. Check those process food with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This stuff is almost in every processed food. A quick test to increase the pH (less acidic) of the urine is to take ACV with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). If you have water retention, half of the baking soda should be replaced with potassium bicarbonate or potassium citrate.See: www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html where you will find these 2 formulas.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda Formula
1-Two tablespoon of ACV plus 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Take this two to three times a day on an empty stomach. It is supposed to give you more energy. The pH of this formula is about 7. 2-For People with Sodium Issues and Want to Alkalize
1/8 teaspoon of baking soda 1/16 teaspoon of potassium bicarbonate 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid. Add water to 1/2 glass of water. Take this twice a day once in the morning and once in the evening on an empty stomach. This is done to avoid diarrhea problems, if taken along with food. You may also consider adding a pinch of EPSOM salt to you drinking water, meals or the formulas above as magnesium will also help to alkalize see this post "
Lithiasis - Uric Acid Diathesis. Magnesium Treatment"
curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1657135#i
You will find more complex and complete protocols on these other sites specialized in pH balance
sicknesshope.com/forum
curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=739
curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=740
Also, search the Internet for "Alkalizing foot baths".Good Luck, Alain"
02/24/2011: Guy from Montreal, Canada replies: "I have a simple question.. Gout is created by excess uric acid , so how come that drinking ACV which is acetic, can cure it??"
02/25/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "Hi Guy... In order to understand how ACV is handled in the body requires that you understand a little about human digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth where the saliva juices and enzymes (alkaline) begin to digest only carbohydrates. The food then reaches the stomach which is an acid environment and then moves into the small intestines or duodenum where bicarbonates are secreted from the liver as bile and from the pancreas as enzymes in bicarbonates to neutralize the acid chyme. The digestion environment in the duodenum must be alkaline to neutral otherwise the digest the food and enzymes cannot do there job. Also, the necessity to neutralize the ACV wastes body bicarbonates which are critical for both proper body/blood alkalization a well as for respiration and human energy itself.
So if you ingest ACV as the acid form -- it will pass into the duodenum and must first be alkalized to citrate and malate salts(more alkaline) which is how it is best absorbed into the body. This neutralization process wastes your alkalizing body bicarbnates unnecessarily.
This is why Ted always insists that you should always neutraize the ascetic and malic acids with Sodium Bicarbonate(Baking Soda) from ACV FIRST, before you ingest them -- in this way you will not waste your essential alkalizing body bicarbonates on just neutralizing these acids."
02/25/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "Hi Guy... I forgot to add that when the ACV's malic and ascetic acids are converted to their citrate and malate salts and are absorbed into the blood -- these salts are somewhat alkalizing which again helps to dissolve out the excess uric acid crystals causing the gout
Since gout is all about blood acidity, an equally useful remedy for gout is simply to take 1/2 tspn of Baking Soda(sodium bicarbonate) in a 1/2 glass of water 2 or 3 times a day. This remedy directly alkalizes the blood, which will help to easily dissolve out the uric acid crystals causing the problem.
Yet another remedy for gout which I have used very successfully is to take about 1000 mgs Chanca piedra(capsules) twice a day at mealtimes. Chanca piedra is alkalizing and is also a diuretic which acts as a wonderful liver and kidney protective and balancer."
11/27/2011: Butterkup37 from Archdale, Nc, Usa replies: "Thanks for educating me on the digestion system, Bill. I was just doing the ACV because I heard so many bad things about baking soda. Just doing ACV my pH went from 6.5 to 6.2. That really confused me. Is it because I only consumed the ACV?I also ordered the Chanca Piedra. If I take 1000mg a day of this, will I still have to consume the ACV and baking soda? It really upsets my stomach, I find it more and more difficult to consume."
11/27/2011: Millie from Moorpark, California replies: "Our body needs to be at a 7.0 ph level to be healthy Your ph shows that your body is acidic and you need to raise your ph."
11/29/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines replies: "High Buttercup37... Over 80% of your main blood serum macro-electrolytes (Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium) is Sodium. Your body needs sodium to balance the serum electrolytes. That's why sodium bicarbonate will not hurt you. It is usually refined salt that is the problem -- and its not the sodium but the chloride part of salt that causes all problems which nobody ever mentions.That's why it's better to first neutralize the ACV with a 1/4-1/2 tspn of Baking Soda as Ted recommends. It also tastes much nicer and isn't acid.
When raw ACV is ingested and gets to the duodenum -- it uses the bicarbonates from the pancreas anyway to neutralize the acids in ACV before it is absorbed into the body. So why not neutralize the ACV before you ingest it. All you're doing here is just creating the post-digested form of ACV, so what's the difference ?
I'm also not sure why you are using ACV. ACV can be used in its raw form to help GERD problems where stomach acid is lacking -- because this increases stomach acidity. But if you are using ACV to alkalize and you are having problems with taking it -- then you should really be using the ACV and Baking Soda with half a glass of water as Ted recommends."
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[YEA] 08/14/2010: Ricohoc from Udon Thani, Issan, Thailand writes: "First I want to thank all of those who have contributed such useful information for all of the rest of us. Reading it all and using it have been very valuable. I received my first gout attack about 16 years ago. I thought I had torn ligaments in my left ankle, but had no idea how. I was prescribed the usual allopurinol and indocine. After about 3 or 4 months, I quit the "allo" and just used the indocine for pain if I felt an attack coming on. It worked for years. Over the course of the past 16 years, I have only had 2 or 3 attacks that I would consider to be "not caught in time", and none of them prevented me from going to work. I have been fortunate. All of the attacks were either in my left big toe or left ankle. Then, two weeks ago, I woke from a great night's sleep to find my left arm swollen from the elbow to the middle of the forearm. I thought that I had contracted some kind of infection or had been bitten or stung during the night by some insect. It was neither. By Day 2, I had been online and realized that it was gout. I never knew it could/would attack the elbow. Again, this wasn't a severe attack. It did not keep me from doing what I had to do that day, but my left arm looked like Popeye's left arm. It was uncomfortable and so hot I could have fried an egg on it. Not pretty. I'm not inclined to return to the "allo", so I started looking online and found this site. I started the ACV quickly. Once in the morning and once in the evening after dinner and before sleep. I take two tablespoons of ACV with a tablespoon of honey in a glass of water. It is working wonderfully well. I'm assuming that everyone just uses a dosage that works for them? I haven't seen any hard and fast rules regarding that. Also, for how long do you take it? Every day forever? I've seen one site that recommended a month on and month off. I have no qualms about taking it every day. It has even cut my appetite. Thanks again for a great site!"
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[NAY] 02/09/2010: John from Sulphur Springs, Texas writes: "I have suffered from gout for about 9 years, it started in my toes, but about 4 years ago it moved to all my larger joints, ankles, knees, wrists, hands, elbows & shoulders. I was having attacks about every 6-8 weeks. Then I read about ACV & started trying that in hopes that something would work. I started the ACV on 11/29/09 & stopped it on 12/17/09 because I was having one attack after the other.The VA has me on Prednizone & allopurinol for maintenance & are starting me on Indomethacin for when I feel an attack coming on. I read about ACV with Mother & tried that for about 20 days, taking one tsp. with baking soda in 8oz. water twice per day. The gout attacks became more frequent ( 10 attacks in 90 days)they would last from 3 days to 14 days with the latest attack lasting a full 30 days. I would really like to be able to use the Organic ACV with Mother but I am now afraid to try it again. Any suggestions??"
Replies02/09/2010: Alain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada replies: "Answer to John from Sulphur Springs about ACV and Gout.
I read that 60%-70% of uric acid is eliminated by the kidneys. It would indicate that gout might be an indication of reduced kidney functionality.
Also, being an acid, uric acid may dissolve better if the urine pH is less acidic. It is said that uric acid dissolves 1,000 more times with urine pH of 7 (neutral) than compared to a urine pH of 5 (acidic).
Here are a few recommendations:
Read the following pages, they are related with alkalizing formulas -
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/gout_questions.html#Question_1246
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html
As a quick fix I would try the baking soda or BS ACV formulas to see if it helps. Careful with BS if you have water retention. But a better formula would be the [ACV or Lemon Juice or Citric Acid] [Baking Soda] [Potassium Bicarbonate or Potassium Citrate] [with a pinch of Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulphate)]. For the correct amounts see Ted's formula.
Drink a lot of good water to cleanse the system and help dissolve uric acid crystals.
You can also try these and alternate to see what may work. Soak a paper towel with ACV or Epsom Salt concentrated sollution or Milk of Magnesia, and wrap the painful area (then wrap with saran wrap plastic).
Buy yourself some pH paper and measure the pH of your urine. You should see that the pain will decrease as the pH of your urine will increase (I assume that your urine pH will show it is acidic). I recall that after using alkalizing formulas and drinking a lot of water of lot of pain disappeared after 10 hours. During that time, the pH of my urine went from below 5 to above 7.
BS formulas are quick fixes, some say they should not be done foe an extended amount of time. There are formulas that are more complete mineral wise.
I suggest you search the web for alkalizing diet. Seek food that are not detrimental to the liver and kidneys. Avoid alcohol (very acidic), processed food, sugar, synthetic sugar. Reduce red meat and shellfish ... Unfortunately it will probably mean a change in lifestyle, eating more natural. No soda pops, no coffee. When you will find alkalizing food charts you will know what is good and what is wrong.
Search my posts at earthclinic and see other web pages addresses I suggest for pH balance.
Finally good luck
Alain alainwiel[at]yahoo(dot)ca"
02/10/2010: John from Sulphur Springs, Texas replies: "Thanks for your quick responce, I look forward to trying your recommendations & I will keep you informed with my progress. I love the website, it's really nice to have a place that offers natural/alternative options for our health problems. All medications have such terrible side effects, I know the Good Lord gave us the herbs to heal ourselves with if we only would, but it all goes back to greed & money. Shame on the AMA & FDA!"
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[YEA] 01/08/2010: Barry from Shawnigan Lake Bc, Canada writes: "Dear Earth Clinic, thank you so much for posting so many positive comments regarding Apple Cider Vinegar! I recently had my first bout with Gout, and ACV scored an impressive knockout! I had been taking a diuretic for high blood pressure and in my initial research I learned that my medication could be contributing to my gout. It was new years eve and I couldn't get out to see my doctor until the following monday (4 days later) I found your website and learned about ACV. I knew we had some as my wife had asked me to purchase some for home made salad dressings. It wasn't organic with "mother" but rather a typical commercial brand "pure" ACV. Beggars can't be choosers and with nothing to lose, I decided to give it a try. I followed the instructions on your website and began to take 2 tbsp with water, tomato juice, etc. Within 12 hours the swelling crested and within 36 hours I was about 80% better. I was completely cured within 5 days. My Doctor confirmed that my medication could contribute to gout and was very impressed with ACV as a remedy. I decided to read up a little more about the benefits of ACV for my high blood pressure. Well, it's been 9 days now and with my doctors blessing, I've weaned myself off my medication. I've purchased an organic brand with the "mother" (available at most specialty grocery and health food stores) and I'm happy to report that my blood pressure is steady in the 122/80 range and is lower now that when I was on the medication (135/88). Thanks again! Like the oldtimers, I've started to take it straight up (with an apple juice chaser) I have more energy and am continuing my daily routine of 1/2 shot glass 2-3 times a day as I attempt to shed 40 lbs over the next 6 months. It's the miracle I've been looking for and I'm telling the world! Cheers!"
Replies03/14/2010: Michael from Kansas City, Ks replies: "I am curious as to how the ACV is working for you now. I am 43 years old and this is the second time I have been "hit" with gout. As many of you can easily attest the pain from gout is often quite unbearable! I have it in my right ankle this time. The first time was in my big toe on my left foot.
I will try the ACV and see what happens. I have been drinking cherry juice but have really not seen a benefit as of yet. However...I'll give it another shot. I can't be put in the position of NOT being able to work...
Thanks."
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[YEA] 12/30/2009: Robm from N. Las Vegas, Nv, USA writes: "I came down with a bad case of gout in my right big toe. I searched on line and came across this site. I started by mixing 4 ounces of regular store bought apple cider vinegar with 20 ounces of cold water. I added a packet of sweetner to make it palitable. The next morning my pain had gone from an 8 to a 3 or 4. I continued with mixing 4 tablespoons of ACV with 8 ounces of water, 3x a day. It has now been 2 days and I am virtually pain free with full movement of my toe."
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[YEA] 10/26/2009: John from Glendale, California writes: "Wanting to cut back on my hard liquor consumption, I switched to red wine for about ten days. Just two glasses with my evening meal. Sure enough, it triggered my second gout attack. The first one required medication and took weeks to eliminate the agony. Thank God I found this site and thanks to all who wrote in about organic ACV. I went to the Whole Foods Market immediately and took about 3 ounces with 14 ounces of water. Whoeee that is stronger than straight 151 proof rum!! I did not add honey being diabetic. The pain in my right foot was reduced 80% by the next morning and completely eliminated within 48 hours. You have my complete and total gratitude."
Replies[YEA] 11/28/2011: Henry from Lowell, Indiana replies: "Add me as another success story. After thanksgiving dinner, I woke up on Friday with a lot of pain on my right toe. I know I have a somewhat high level of uric acid but my doctor told me I only needed to reduce my red meat intake (which I've been doing for the last year). What the doctor didn't tell me is turkey meat is also associated with uric acid. I've been consuming a lot of turkey meat to make up for the lack of beef.After reading this thread I decided to visit the grocery store and get the ACV. I drank about three glasses of a mix 10% ACV, 90% water and went to sleep. Next morning, no more limping. It's Monday and I can move my fingers no problem. I can even jump. I'll keep drinking ACV with water, orange juice, etc The taste is not too bad. I'm also adding it to my salads. I'll be ordering ACV capsules soon. Of course, I'll reduce my meat intake. It seems only fish is safe to eat.
Give it a shot even if you haven't had a gout attack."
[YEA] 12/11/2011: E.eddie from Detroit, Michigan replies: "just over a month ago I went to the ER with chest pains (I have an irregular hear heat) and what I thought was a painful blood clot in my right foot. Turns out I had a real high level of uric acid. I was told by my family doctor who I saw for a follow up to lay off all red meat, chicken, turkey. I only eat red meat once a week now and take ACV twice a day with 10 oz of cherry juice. I went back to the doctors office a month later and was retested for the uric acid level and was found to be in normal range. I use the (Braggs) brand. This has been wondeful. ArrhythmiaI also noticed that my acid reflux has almost gone away completely! I used to take pepsid ac two to three times a day. now I am lucky if I take it once to twice a week.
Since starting this diet my arrhythmia has almost gone away. I feel so much better then I have felt over the past year. I just need to lose some weight now."
12/26/2011: Gianelli from Atlanta, Ga replies: "Reading the posts here, a question pops out. ACV is supposed to REDUCE acidity (or keep body alkalinity high)? How does that work since the PH of any vinegar is acidic? I'm gonna give it a try anyway but it is certainly counter-intuitive."
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