David (Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts) on 08/12/2007:
Put me squarely in the Apple Cider Vinegar YEA category.
A lousy diet led to gout, and I had no idea just how painful it could be until my first attack a couple of weeks ago during which my foot swelled up and I could barely hobble my way around. During two nights the pain was so bad I could hardly believe it, and I wondered if somehow I had broken a bone. Aspirin and other pain relievers barely dented the pain.
I went to my doctor, and she diagnozed it as gout. She prescribed five days worth of steroids to reduce swelling from the attack, but the pills had only a mild benefit.
Finally, my friend who is very much into healthy, organic foods, went on the Internet and found these references to ACV as a treatment for gout. Desperate for anything that would ease the pain and allow me to walk without cringing, I got some from my local store and immediately downed about 3 tablespoons of the stuff without water. Burned my throat (I now dilute it with water!), but seriously, within MINUTES my foot started to feel better.
I know I sound like an absolute nutcase, but it was miraculous how quickly I could feel the pain subsiding.
Folks, I am not a big devotee of "alternative" remedies and have tended to trust standard medical treatments. But ACV is doing the trick. Some of the soreness remains, and some days are better than others, but I'm getting around fine and without the excruciating pain and discomfort as before.
At the very least, if you're suffering from gout, it's worth a few bucks to buy a bottle of ACV to see if it helps you. Now, having experienced what that pain is all about, I hope it works for you.
Mike (Placida, FL) on 08/06/2007:
ACV and GOUT: This is in response to Phil from Las Vegas. My initial comments were posted on 6/23/2006 (see post below). Since that time I have reduced my intake of AVC to a tablespoon in water a few times per week. My gout has not returned. I eat a normal diet with no constraints. Phil, I am not a manufacturer's representative. I'm just a customer who had success with the product. I hope you find a cure, I did.
Joe Justin (Fort Lauderdale, FL) on 08/01/2007:
Why don't the doctors tell you about ACV? This stuff is a miracle cure! I was having a gout attack I also took three doses of Asprin, prior tp going to bed. I woke up at 4:00am WIth my Big toe throbbing. I didn't know what to do. I have never had an attack like this one before. I went to the internet only to discover that taking aspirin increases the effect of the attack. My wife Finaaly awoke at 7:00am and went out to by ACV. By 12:00pm the throbbing had gone away. I took another dose at 12:00pm by 4:00pm the pain had subsided enough fro me to walk on it. In the past taking colchachine I would have been vomiting and other things due to side effect of the drug, and my foot still wouldhave been on fire! Thank you fro puttinh this stuff on the interenet. I will never again be without ACV!
Sandi (Altadena, CA) on 07/24/2007:
In January of this year I wrote that I had tried Organic Apple Cider Vinegar as a remedy for Gout. I have NEVER had another episode of gout. I have eaten shrimp, scallops, steak and many things that cause gout but have not had a problem ever again. I took the vinegar 2-3 times a day in the beginning but now take it only on occasion. I am very grateful for this website and the information it provides to all of us. Thank you.
Geno (Hanford, CA) on 07/08/2007:
I have battled gout for about four years now. My Dr wanted to put me on daliy medications which I bought. A friend of mine told me about ACV, so I decide to try it! I have not had a gout attack in 6 months!!! I mix 2 tsp. of ACV and 2 tsp. of Natural Raw honey with 8oz of warm water and drink it three time a day. I feel a 100% better since starting this practice! Geno
Paras (Long Beach, California) on 05/02/2007:
I have had periodic gout attacks for about 3.5 years and really never gave to much thought to ACV. After a recent excruciatingly painful bout that festered in my ankle, I gave the ACV a try and I am definitely using ACV on a daily basis. Within 2 hours the pain had subsided. I believe with the correct dosage of ACV and a healthy diet and exercise, I hope gout will no longer be a problem.
b h soh (singapore) on 04/26/2007:
I take ACV and it did help in reducing the pain and swelling of my gout. I also have a small tophi on my elbow. Can daily taking of ACV help in eroding away the tophi? Thks n best rgds.
Len (London, Ontario, Canada) on 03/25/2007:
I tried ACV to help releive my gout on my right foot big toe, the pain was getting worse I found the earthclinic web site read the reports on the use of ACV for gout and decided to try it to my suprise it has worked after taking for 1 week 2 tbl mixed with water 3 times a day after my meals, after taking ACV for just 2 days I noticed the pain was not as bad I also noticed that my right knee that I have had problems with for over 8 months was getting better I can now bend my knee fully again I thought my knee was done & was about to see a doctor about it, & on top of that my blood preasure was slightly high is now well within normal range. I cannot belive that the medical profesion does not know about this, all the wasted time & money spent on on these problems can be solved with a simple remedy ACV. Many thanks to earthclinic web site & ACV. Len from London Ontario
Phil (Las Vegas, NV) on 03/20/2007:
I've tried ACV for gout and have had zero success. Has anyone else not experienced all the salutory effects like myself? I'm thinking there may be other problems. Any ideas? I drink plenty of water, don't drink alcohol but do drink a venti Starbucks coffee every day. Sometimes I think these sites are created by the manufacturer's for their benefit. If you're reading this, well then my theory is flawed but any suggestions would help.
Diane (Fullerton, CA) on 03/20/2007:
I got terrific pain in my left big toe (which I have also had fungus under the nail for a long time) It was swollen and sore. I found the information about Apple Cider Vinegar and tried it...it was wonderful! I take it in the morning and evening. I pour some in a small glass, add water and 3 packets of Splenda. I have passed this on to friends and another tried it and it worked for him too. Yahoo for ACV!
EC: Read about artificial sweeteners.
Mark (Fairfax, VA) on 03/19/2007:
i have been plagued with the gout, and i tell you its the most painful thing i have experienced. i have developed it in my left foot big toe. i am 36 , and i think my bad diet, and beer, and whiskey consumption were the major factors in my problem. i weigh 225, and i am 5 foot 11. over weight slightly as well. i am currently trying black cherry concentrate juice, and the cherry extract pills. before i bought these today i did try apple cider vinegar, blahh nasty, but the swelling went down pretty fast to my surprise! i still have a pain in the middle of my foot left of my big toe, but i can walk now. i never thought i could get something like this, but it can happen to anyone. i will tell if the cherry stuff works it out completely. for now i got my fingers crossed, and i am going to change my habits alot. drinking eating good food in moderation i think is a better idea. plus too much of a good thing spoils, and you'll get the gout!! good luck all, and drink plenty of water.
Sandi (Altadena, CA) on 01/21/2007:
Last week I had an attack of gout, it was probably the worst I have ever experienced! It was in my right foot and ankle and just walking to the bathroom brought tears to my eyes. I was taking Naprosyn and Aleve and it was not working. In desperation I called several health food stores in my area and asked if any remedies for gout were on the shelves. One said he had invented a wine, one said cherry root and one said _______'s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar 3 times a day. My husband went to that store and bought the ACV. I took one tablespoon twice that day and the next morning my foot was normal! I was astounded, I could not believe it. I called the health food store and told them that I was taking the ACV by the tablespoon and he said to dilute it with water because it was too acidic alone. I don't mind the taste by itself but I am diluting it. In two weeks I am going to try eating shrimp and see what happens and I will post the results of that food test on this site. I realized that drug companies and doctors don't want us to know this for greed reasons but I intend to tell everyone I ever knew about this remedy for gout.
Jeff (Ohio) on 01/02/2007:
I HAD A BOUT WITH GOUT AND COULD HARDLY WALK. AFTER TAKING APPLE CIDER VINEGAR THE NEXT DAY THE SWELLING WAS GONE. AFTER 2 DAYS THE PAIN HAD DECREASED AND AFTER 3 DAYS IT WAS ALL GONE. THIS IS TRULY A GREAT REMEDY.
Tandy (Montreal, MO) on 12/20/2006:
First thing in the morning I pour a large glass of filtered water (using a PUR water pitcher) with 2 tbls of ACV added. Since beginning this while under a severe gout attack in the base of my left big toe where I had once suffered a break, I have had NO more attacks and have changed absolutely nothing else in my daily life. I not only recuperated faster than normal from the severe attack, but the swelling that was always in that toe knuckle before, is no longer there. Yes it tastes bad, but a few seconds of bitter aftertaste verses excruciating pain is a trade-off I'll make every time.
Jeff (Dayton, OH) on 12/01/2006:
This was my first experience with gout (in my left big toe) so I researched the internet for natural cures. I found out that apple cider vinegar was one of the fastest cures available. Before bed I took 2ozs. with honey, when I woke up in the morning the swelling was gone and although I still had some pain I could at least walk again. I took another 2ozs. before I left for work and after 2 or 3 hours the pain was minimal to the point that I could curl my toe again.
Johnny (Los Angeles) on 11/08/2006:
What can I say. This stuff is the bomb. I have suffered from gout for what seems like ever, and prior to taking ACV had what I thought was a gouty knee ( sure enough it was ) which had been sore and swollen for almost two months. At my wits end ( the wife's nagging finally made me go to the quack ) I went and had my knee x-rayed and blood tests taken etc, only to have the Dr tell me that my blood pressure was 192 / something......HOLY CRAP!! Having too many drinks during the week was not contributing to my health, plus not having been hiking for some time was driving me nuts as well. Either way it was a wake up call. So, one night while I sat with my knee up, I surfed the net and found something about ACV. So I had a crack at it. What could I lose? Two days later, my knee was no longer hot to the touch, was feeling better ( but I was still looking at it dubiously ) and I wondered if there was something to this vinegar cure. Well, bugger me. It works. My wife was amazed as she watched my knee slowly lose the swelling ( as was I ) and my tenancy to retain water in my ankles while sitting at work stopped. Just like that. Stopped. My joints in general feel so much better. My skin feels better too. I seem to have more energy and I noticed that when one drinks ACV, well my wife and I anyways, I start to feel hot. If I exercise I start to sweat 10x quicker than I use to. This to me shows that my metabolic rate has increased. Yesterday, we bought a Blood pressure monitor at Costco, and when I got home I gave my wife and myself a hell of a shock. 3 weeks ago, I was 192/ ? ( forgot ) and had the wife almost comatose with worry at how high my pressure was. Last night - 137 / 80 ( taken average of 3 tests ) and considering I had gout that was on the start as well ( left toe ) which had developed just prior to taking ACV - plus a stressful day at work, I was STOKED! So was the wife. I decided I should check this morning though, as its an ideal time to check your true pressure as one is still relaxed etc. Hows this....
127/78- Bloody hell. Its awesome.
My toe with its gout, is on the mend as well and my knee is basically at the 98% mark. All this after only three weeks. I drink a shot glass ( 2 ounce that once hosted my Tequila ) in a glass of Lemonade ( Paul Newmans or any other half decent brand ) with a little diet sprite flung in there as well. Makes a nice tangy spritzer type drink. That's it. We are both sold. It has now become our daily regimen. To the ancients out there that cottoned onto this cure......THANKS!
Wayne (Umhlanga Rocks, Kwazulu Natal South Africa) on 10/16/2006:
Apple Cider Vinegar has cured high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and gout. 2 tbl spoons in a glass of cold water every morning. This is truly God's gift to mankind. You will never need another pill, ever. By the way, the gout was caused by taking the pills prescribed by my doctor. (rosuvastatin 10 mg ). It's such a pleasure to be able to pass on such good news. God bless you all.
Mike (Placida FL) on 06/23/2006:
I was having an attack that lasted between December 2005 and April 2006. The gout slipped in and out of the acute stage several times, but was always present. I limped for almost 5 months. One Sunday afternoon, it was becoming acute so I tried ACV. Two tablespoons in the afternoon and 2 at night worked. I was walking the next day. This has never happened before. Once an acute attack started, it always took several days to subside to the point I could walk and even longer to be pain free (4 -5 weeks). I used ACV three times per day mixed in blueberry or black cherry juice for a month. Since then I reduced the intake to once a day. (I used juice concentrate, ACV and water to make it taste a little better). Here's the result: Absolutely no pain since mid-April and my toe joint swelling has been significantly reduced - the smallest in 10 years. And 2 days ago I ran 5 miles on my treadmill. I have made no other dietary or lifestyle change; this result can only be explained (to me at least) by the use of ACV. Mike
PS: I used the _______'s product. It costs about $5.00 in health food stores.
Rick (USA) on 03/17/2006:
This is working great for me. I take (6) medicine dropper teaspoons with (16) ounces of water, once a day. I'm confused about the difference between using silverware spoons or the medicine droppers, there's a big difference in the measurements. Thanks for all the natural cures.
Sheila (USA) on 01/20/2006:
Can someone tell me how much to drink when you get a gout attack? I just got one last week and I drank extra ACV (2 T a day in addition to what I normally drink) plus 30 bing cherries (no sugar added). It helped keep the swelling down some but for 2 days it still hurt like the dickens.
Mike (Brooklyn, NY) on 08/11/2005:
apple cider vinegar seems to be working for me also. 2 tablespoons in 8 oz of water 3 times a day,i also make a blueberry and strawberry smoothie at night. i stopped taking colchicine because it is poison and depletes your bone marrow,i feel a lot better and haven't had gout in a long time. my doctors don't seem to be any help for my condition. all they want to do is prescribe drugs. i'm tired of them poisoning me. you should also be tired of it colchicine is a pool cleaner in large doses they use it to clean pools and can kill you in high doses why do they want us to ingest poison?
Phil (Wales, UK) on 03/01/2004:
I have been taking 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar plus 1 Tablespoon of honey in 1/2 cup of boiled water 3 times a day for the last 3-4 weeks, plus doing chi kung exercises and have been able to stop taking piroxicam for gout (I've got the tablets nearby just in case!). I use Aspells organic cider vinegar - I live in Wales so _______'s cv is presumably not available.
