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Lisak (Humble, Tx) on 09/13/2012
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Just a little side note... My father, from the time I was a little girl, always got gout. The doctors put him on meds to help with it... I know I'm going to spell it wrong, colchicine? He was getting sick from it.. Very sick. On one of his trips to the pharmacy, the pharmacist told him she would not refill it anymore because the dr was prescribing too much of it and it was killing his white blood cells. My mom and I set out on a quest to find an alternative.

Activated charcoal was what we found.

It has been 25 years since his last bout of gout...

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Replied By Lisa (Desert Hot Springs, Ca) on 04/21/2015

I would like to know a little more about how much charcoal and how often. I am looking for some way to make this pain stop on a tight budget.

Thanks, Lisa

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Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 04/22/2015

Dear Lisa,

So sorry to hear about the gout! You can make charcoal poultices for the affected area and change them twice a day. I would let the skin air out for a couple of hours a couple of times a day, though.

How to make a charcoal poultice

You can also take it internally. 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water a couple of times a day. Do not take within 2 hours of any medications.

Turmeric is usually pretty inexpensive and is helpful for pain and inflammation. 1 teaspoon twice a day. Some mix it in milk to take it. My children don't mind it mixed in applesauce.

Hydrotherapy is often helpful for healing and is free! Get two pots or pans that you could soak the affected area in. Put warm water in one and cool in the other. Alternate the affected area soaking in each for about a minute each, ending with cold. When my daughter sprained her ankle not too long ago, this helped her with the swelling more than anything. She did the soaks 2-3 times a day.

Drink plenty of water or herbal tea. Dehydration, even mild, can make pain worse.

Some find clove tea to be helpful for pain.

Let me know how it goes!

~Mama to Many~

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Replied By Seema (IL) on 04/06/2021

Can you please explain how many doses of activated charcoal?
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Replied By Mama (TN) on 04/08/2021

Dear Seema,

I would try 2-4 capsules or tablets 4 times a day. It should be taken with a glass of water and not within 2 hours of any prescription medications.

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Ann (North Dakota) on 11/18/2021

More information please? Can anyone add dosage and frequency for activated charcoal for gout please.
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Replied By bonnizan (Richmond va) on 05/21/2024

Start by taking the activated charcoal as directed on package & then add or decrease as needed. Just be sure you get enough water & don't take it 1 hr b4 & wait 2hrs after meals or medicines . The charcoal will interfere with them. The charcoal wks.

Replied By Bruco (WA) on 05/17/2025

You left out one very salient point... The dosage. I suffer from gout attacks that last months it's ruined my life I've lost jobs and opportunities. How much activated charcoal did your Dad take per day???
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Replied By Tom (Socal) on 07/01/2026

That is amazing!!! God this affliction is agonizing. I'm going to try this. Thanks
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