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Does dicloflex 75mg help ease athritic pain?
I had two 75mg of dicloflex is that to much was in really bad pain with gout
Can gout patients eat sprouts?
Yes they can.
Does shrimp cause gout?
Shrimp contain a moderate level purine and can be used in moderation for patients suffering from gout.
What medicine is alternative to NSAIDs for gout patients?
Cherries are good for gout. There are several natural anti-inflammatories such as tumeric and bromelain.
Is yogurt good for gout patients?
I don't know if there is any hard evidence for this but many people feel it is a good thing to eat for gout sufferers. See The related link below.
Where can i find some gout diet foods?
Talk to your health-care provider about what foods you should eat to keep your gout symptoms in check. The Mayo Clinic website also has diet guidelines for gout patients. Other sources include www.goutdietplanning.com and www.thegoutdiet.org.
Why should the doses of long-term gout treatments be slowly increased?
lowering the concentration of uric acid can cause gout attacks. Thus, patients taking these medications should have the dose slowly increased (and uric acid levels slowly lowered) to prevent acute attacks of gout.
What should diabetics know about their gout drugs?
Some gout drugs may cause false results on certain urine sugar tests, but not on others. Diabetic patients who take gout drugs should check with their physicians to find out if their medicine will affect the results of their urine sugar tests
When you have gout of the foot and take a water pill will it get take away the gout attack?
Age, high body weight, and water pill usage (diuretics) were each reported to be risk factors for gout. Dr. Shiel's Perspective: This is not really very new information, but encourages doctors and patients to emphasize weight control and to minimize the use of water pills to avoid gout attacks.
How can a nurse manage a patient with gout?
Inorder to avoid further urate crystals deposit to joints which normally occurs in patients with gout, simply instruct your patient to avoid foods that are high in uric acid such as legumes, beans, meat, dairy products, alcohol, coffee. Colchicine is drug of choice for gout. Instruct the patient about the side effects of colchicine.
Is there a diet that helps relieve the symptoms of arthritis and gout?
I am sorry to hear that you suffer from these issues, but there are diets that can assist you in making sure that you eat the correct foods and avoid the ones you should be staying away from. Here is some additional info on this type of diet: http://www.arthritisgoutdiet.net/ http://www.goutremoval.com/gout-diet/arthritis-gout-diet-foods/
Is itch a symptom of gout?
One of the most common symptoms of Gout is found on patient's big toe. And the big toe is found to be inflamed usually. Also other joints can also be infected by Gout. Elbows, fingers, wrists, knees, and ankles etc can be affected. Swelling, reddish discoloration, warmth, and marked tenderness are seen commonly in patients as part of the symptoms.
