[YEA]  11/21/2011: Robert from Weymouth, Ma: "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 _____s" 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."

11/24/2011: 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."

[YEA]  07/15/2012: Rh from Seattle, Wa replies: "IT WORKS!!!!! BELIEVE IT!!!!!!

I wanted to post to share my experience with this mixture. I joined the gout club about 3 years ago and the first incident was total and utter pain - so bad I would never want anyone to go through what I did. I am 35 and since my first incident, I've had a few small flare ups - 1 big one that was symbolic of my first experience. I've been taking celery seed extract as a daily supplement for about 2 years now and it has helped but I've never found a great cure for when an actual attack happens.

BEHOLD my gout friends, a cure.... ACV and baking soda. I can't believe how effective this combination was. I get a slight sting in my foot whenever a possible flare up comes around. This time, I wanted to see if there was something to take (other than prescribed meds) to help ease this flare up. Came across earthclinic and I can't thank you all enough.

Day 1: I was at work and the sting was coming on so I read into this site. On my way home I bought ACV from Whole Foods (i had BS in the freezer). Got home and did 4tsp of ACV and 1 of BP. I did 3 more servings before going to bed.

Day 2: Pain had not increased and swelling was about the same - some redness showed. I did about 5 maybe 6 servings that day.

Day 3 (today): I had to buy some more ACV (as it was the small bottle) and have done 4 so far and will do 2 more before going to sleep. The sting is completely gone, swelling completely gone.

Crazy? Yes. For me, the flare ups in the past usually lasted atleast a week - sometimes to a point where I was limping and using a cane.

Bottom line - I LOVE ACV BS. Thanks!!!!

I used the [organic] brand ACV. Miracle cure? Possibly."

10/05/2012: Jerry from Hesperia, Ca replies: "Took the concoction and got a headache, least of my worries though. I was like Robert above 43 years old, never had gout and thought I had fractured my toe. Ironically enough, my daughter landed on that same toe and thought she jacked it up, but she is barely 25 lbs and she just stepped on it. I realized after a day that the pain was different. I googled and found concentrated cherry juice and plenty of water. That seemed to have done the trick, but its still a little tender and im still hobbling along. I've always known about EC but forgot about it this time around - but managed to try the 3TBS of B****S ACV and Bobs R*d Mil* Baking Soda as it doesnt have "ALUMINUM" like the forearm and hammertoe one (A&H). I didn't have the cherry capsules as it's late in the evening, but I did try the Black Cherry Concentrate with 8 Oz of Water. I just ordered alfalfa tablets from Swanson* Vitam*** - excellent reasonably priced items. I mixed all the ingredients first with the exception of the Baking Soda as this will cause the synergistic effect of a volcano - so make sure you use a tall shaker bottle (32 ounce workout bottle). So it doesnt overflow, otherwise you will start chugging away like the crazy beer drinking high school days. I got a headache from the alkalizingoxygenating effect of the BS, dont worry it will subside and is the least of our worries considering this gout problem we have. ; )"

[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 _____ - 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?"

04/18/2012: Peter from Canvey Island, Essex replies: "Hi there, I've been suffering from Gout for about a year now and have tried many medicines from my GP. I came across this website yesterday and went straight to Holland & Barret to buy the goods, I got the ACV with Mother, Baking Soda and Cherry Tablets, I've been trying to find the Alfalfa Tablets but can't get them, are they a key player in this remedy working? I've taken 3 doses of ACV, BS and CT but my pain hasn't eased and my foot is red swollen and the size of an Elephants??? Can someone please help???"

04/18/2012: Janet from Kendal, U.k replies: "The Malic Acid in Apples is said to neutralise the acids that cause the pain associated with gout, also it, s a good diaretic flushing the system. Gout being a form of Athritis. MSM is also a very good pain relief. An alkalising diet is also suggested. But certainly worth googling the Natural way to address Gout..... Your ACV and baking soda should start to bring some results. Good Luck and Good Health.:)"

04/23/2012: Peter from Canvey Island, Essex, Uk replies: "Hi again - Well since my last post on 18th I can say the pain is almost gone, I've been taking ACV with Mother, BS and Cherry Tablets twice a day, The swelling is still really bad and still can't put a normal work shoe on so relying on trainers but the pain is almost gone. Im seeing a Private Consultant tonight so will see if he can give me an injection to reduce swelling, Im still unsure if the Alfalfa capsules are a key player in beating this the healthy way... Can anyone assist?"

04/24/2012: Jim from Athabasca, Alberta Canada replies: "gout is uric acid. I found using baking soda (a small amount under the tounge) 4-5 times a day rapidly reduces the gout. simply neutralizes the acid by absorbing directly into the blood."

[YEA]  05/07/2012: Body Magic from Chicago, Il Usa replies: "Hi, I had gout for about 5 years before I finally realized what to do. I have been gout free for about a year. The key is water alkalized water, a little baking soda in your water every day. The gout cannot survive in an alkaline body so drink water and eat lots of fruit. The cherries are good and exercise- try to walk or light jog 3 - 4 days a week at least 30 minutes. You'll be good to go."

06/15/2012: Wetankles from Alameda, Ca replies: "

I highly suggest you do not take in fruit juices from about 4pm onward. Also - reduce the intake of nightshade plants in the evening particularly tomatoes.

It is easy to test whether this is good advice - have a good glass of orange juice or tomato juice prior to bedtime - you may find a very painful surprize in the morning.

Fasting for 3 or more days will simply rid you of pain caused by this - a water fast will also help to stabalize your alkalinity and "reset your system'.

In general - akalizing is the main help, water is both alkalizing and flushing. Timing of other items is very very important - acidic fuits will create pain if taken later in the day and in the evening."

[YEA]  05/10/2009: Dave from Riverton, UT: "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."

[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."

01/08/2011: Karl from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada: "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"

07/09/2011: James from Boise, Id replies: "Please note that alfalfa promotes blood clotting."

05/13/2010: 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."

[YEA]  02/04/2013: David from New Orleans, Louisiana: "Greeting fellow gout sufferers, I am just getting over a recent bout (in my ankle) and it left me incapable of being able to walk without excruciating pain.

I was taking ACV (3-4 times a day), alfalfa and cayenne fruit for 4 days. While all of those things helped somewhat, the introduction of one supplement had amazing results within hours: antaxanthin.

Yeah, I know, I had never heard of it either. After some Internet research, I found that it was discussed on the Dr. Oz show as being "the best anti-oxidant you've never heard of" (it's on YouTube).

Since it's a relatively new supplement, it's a little hard to find (look for 12%). A nutritional expert gave me a bottle and within 12 hours, the swelling and pain in my ankle diminished by 50%. In 72 hours, the pain was 90% gone, but the swelling was still present. No problem, I'll take being able to walk reasonably well, over swelling any day of the week.

As an additional benefit after taking this supplement, I am sleeping MUCH better and my wrists are amazingly better (I have repetitive use syndrome in both hands).

I wouldn't wish the pain of gout on the worst person that has ever lived. I hope this site and this suggestion can offer just a little help for anyone that is walking (or trying to) this path."

[YEA]  02/29/2012: Terri from Chester, Wv: "GOUT is such a painful condition. I have not read about APIGENIN anywhere on this site so I wanted to share this extremely helpful supplement. In addition to eating dried tart cherries, at the first sign of gout, I take 50-100 mg of APIGENIN and continue taking it (along with the cherries) until the pain subsides. (For those who suffer from frequent episodes, it would probably be advisable to take the supplement on a routine bases for prevention. I've not read of any dose limit but I would assume that 50 mg per day would be sufficient for prevention.) Apigenin is a citrus bioflavonoid. It is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and has many other healthful properties. It is reported to block uric acid formation which causes gout. It's found in parsley, thyme and peppermint, chamomile, horsetail, lemon balm, yarrow and other herbs. Chamomile and thyme are good sources. I've read that you can purchase chamomile extract supplement containing apigenin, but the best source I've found for pure apigenin is Swanson Vitamins. They sell a 50 mg capsule of apigenin.

I love Earth Clinic. It has so much valuable information and so many effective remedies. Ted in AMAZING! Thank you so much, Earth Clinic --- and all the people who take the time to post results! What a wonderful community!"

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Apple Cider Vinegar Cure for Gout

Home Remedy Ingredients

• Apple Cider Vinegar - 1 Teaspoon
• Filtered Water - Large Glass

Taking an apple cider vinegar (ACV) tonic 1-3 times daily can improve your overall nutrition and help dissolve the uric acid crystals. Mix a teaspoon of ACV in a large glass of water (honey optional) and drink with a meal. Increase the amount of ACV as high as 2 tablespoons per glass, as your body requires.

09/07/2012: Egcigarguy from Elk Grove, Ca replies: "I have had gout for 15 years, and was always very under control with Rx. Lost my healthcare so Rx went away. No real major problems, until about a month ago, major attack - shotting pain, barely able to walk and right toe joint is really swollen(hadn't done anything different, in regards to diet, drinking, etc, than I have been for years). Tried all kinds of things and really no relief... On Tuesday(its now Friday) the pain was almost gone, Wednesday better, Thursday the pain was back with a venegence, and swelling worse... just found this web site and I am going to try the ACV, will post back in a few days."

[YEA]  09/12/2012: Egcigarguy from Sacramento, Ca replies: "Well, I just wanted to pop back on and report my results. I took the ACV with water, 4 times on Friday, and my foot was better on Saturday... Didnt take it as much on Saturday, and the pain was back but nearly as bad on Sunday. Continued to take the SCV and water 2-3 times a day and it is Wednesday and the pain is about 90% gone. Will continue to drink the ACV until it is 100%. Thanks for the great advice, I am glad someone directed me to this this site."

[YEA]  06/12/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Ohio/usa replies: "Just wanted to add my experience with getting my first bout with gout.

Labor Day weekend 2006. ALL weekend I was in agony. At the time, I didn't know it was gout. I thought I had broken my foot!!

I go to the Urgent Care and the doc prescribes colchicine and probenicid. I knew enough about how people get gout, and I told the doc that I don't drink, I rarely eat red meat, I never eat organ meat. The doc look "confused"! Gee!

So, over the next week or so, I researched each one of the current Blood Pressure meds I was on. (Have to be on them, prophylactically, due to having only 1 kidney).

Turns out the Indapamide (diuretic) I was taking had this warning: "Do not take if you're prone to gout attacks". I thought what the HE*L????!!!!! Seemed to me that Indapamide actually CAUSED my gout! Absolutely NO history of gout on both sides of my family!

Long story short, I had my nephrologist take me off the Indapamide. From 2007-2010, I had @ 2-3 bouts per year and always had the cochicine handy. Then my nephrologist put me on Allopurinol (rids the body of excess uric acid) and I've been gout-free since (knock on wood! ).

THEN I found this site!! OMG, what a find! I've been taking the Organic ACV regularly for the past 3-4 weeks for allergies (and no more allergies! ), and realized that it also is a great remedy for gout.

So, instead of 2 Allopurinol per day, I'm down to 1/day. And, in a week or so, I'll be off it for good. Keeping my fingers and gout-free toes crossed that the ACV will really keep me gout-free!

Thanks so much earthclinic!! You're the BEST!!"

11/04/2012: Gatoencerrado from Riverside, Ca replies: "Even if you're a vegetarian you can still get gout. Mushrooms, asparagus, and lugumes are high in uric acid. I'm a vegan and my family has a history of gout. I still get gout occasionally, about once every two years, when I eat mushrooms or asparagus and don't drink enough water. When I do get it I drink a lot of cherry juice and it usually goes away within 24 hours. Next time I get it, I'll try ACV."

11/05/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa replies: "To lessen and remove most, if not all, inflamation, including osteoarthritic symptoms AND gout, I've been been drinking @2-3 times per week the coconut milk/turmeric/cayenne pepper remedy. It really does work!! I found the recipe here on EC (just search for it). Here is how I make it:

1 can coconut milk - I believe the whole-fat is preferred but it's 400 cals/can! So I've opted for the low-fat. I pour the whole can (14 oz) into my blender, add 2 teaspoons turmeric (get it in bulk cheap at the Indian store), add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (also in bulk at the Indian store), and about 1/4 cup of organic apple juice to sweeten the recipe and lessen the intensity of the cayenne! Sometimes I add a small banana and some protein powder.

What I've read is the cayenne increases the benefits of the turmeric by 400%.

Well, I'm amazed that after 1-2 weeks of drinking this 2-3 times per week, the osteoarthritic symptoms are all but gone! And, knock on wood, I haven't had ANY gout attacks in awhile. Note also that I try to avoid any/all sugar, as well as avoiding the "white" foods (flour, rice, etc. ), and avoid processed foods."