Use the medication your doctor has prescribed for treating your gout attacks. If this is your first attack or if you do not have any prescribed medication to treat your gout you can use an over-the-counter NSAID (non steroid anti inflammatory drug) such as Ibuprofen, although not as strong, when combined with one of the following tips, will work just as well.
Recommended dosage for treating acute gout attacks.
Ibuprofen, over the counter variety, take 800 mg 4 times a day
Reduce the dosage as the attack subsides and eventually stop.
See your doctor as soon as possible for a steroid or non-steroidal injection, to quickly reduce the pain.
Remove the shoes, socks, or tight clothing from the attack area and avoid any stress or pressure on them.
Quickly apply an anesthetic spray, or lotion to the affected area, which will help to numb the pain.
Don't use aspirin as it can worsen the gout attack.
Also avoid alcohol, acidic foods and drinks, fizzy drinks,vitamin C, dehydration,dieting, as they will worsen and prolong the attack.
Try to consume at least 2 liters of mineral or filtered water every day.
You need to alkalize your body and increase it's blood PH level to around 7, the quickest way I have found of doing this is by the use of ordinary baking soda (nothing special here, just the backing powder you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard). Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda to a medium, half pint sized glass of mineral or filtered water and drink every four hours (do not exceed more than four glasses in one day). Baking soda, is known to accelerate the urinary excretion of excess uric acid and will remove the build up of the uric acid crystals from around the affected joint. Baking soda, due to its acid level, increases the effectiveness of NSAIDs. Please note, due to the high sodium content of the backing soda, avoid using any other forms of salt while using baking soda due to its high sodium content. Using backing soda is not advisable for people who suffer with high blood pressure, or heart conditions.
Avoid using any other forms of salt while using baking soda due to its high sodium content. Always get your doctor's approval before trying this (ask your doctor in advance, just so you know it will be safe, if you do ever need to use this method).
Gently rub ice over the effected area to reduce swelling and pain.
Rest joint until gout has subsided or gone, premature use of the affected joint may prolong the attack.
Find out as much as you can about your gout condition to prevent and treat future attacks. Be prepared, gout often starts without warning. These methods are designed to tackle an acute and unbearable attack and are not the best way of treating and preventing gout in the long term.
