Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is extremely painful and usually affects one joint at a time. When you have gout, your body’s natural pH level is under attack due to too much uric acid in the blood. At times, there can be no symptoms and a person can be in remission, and other times the symptoms flare up causing agonizing pain.
What Does Gout Pain Feel Like?
One of our patients, Giselle, suffered from gout a few years ago and describes the severe pain…
I got gout a few years ago from being on the Keto Diet. The uric acid found its way to my right wrist. It was my weakest joint because I’ve had carpel tunnel. The pain was excruciating. It felt like tiny glass chards cutting into my nerves whenever I did something with my right hand. Being right-handed, it made everyday living unbearable.
After doing research, I changed my diet and it took several weeks, but it eventually went away. I wish I had known that regular detoxing ionic foot baths would help remove uric acid from my body.
Now, I go to Natural Medicine and Detox once a week for my ionic foot bath to make sure I don’t get gout again!
Giselle Aguiar, patient
What happens in your body when there are high levels of uric acid in the blood?
Also known as hyperuricemia, Urate is a substance in your body that can build up and form needle-shaped crystals in your joints. High levels of uric acid can also result in kidney stones. The pain, swelling, and redness in the joints can change and move, affecting different joints in the body. However, not everyone with high urate levels gets gout.
Gout can develop when your body isn’t expelling all its uric acid. One way to expel uric acid is through urine, but sometimes the body stops removing it effectively. (Source)
Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout
This infographic from goutpatients.com lists the foods to avoid if you have gout. They are…
- Red and organ meats
- Shellfish
- Refined carbs
- Processed foods
- Sugary drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Diets rich in plant foods are not associated with an increased risk of gout, even when higher purine plant foods are consumed. Generally, plant foods are less concentrated in purines than meat and seafood. Dairy products are low in purines, high-fat dairy products may contribute to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
A person may develop other conditions, such as heart and kidney issues if left untreated. Other common conditions that can develop if untreated are:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
- Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
- Congestive heart failure (source)
How Can You Speed Up the Healing Process if You Have Gout?
Here at Natural Medicine and Detox, we believe that with the right diet and detoxification strategies, it is possible to reverse the condition of gout.
We recommend a diet low in purine-rich foods and high in organic plant-based foods like sprouts and microgreens. In addition, drink lots of clear water. Check out Gout and You for a diet list.
How to Give Your Diet a Jump Start to Eliminate Gout
Unfortunately, flushing out gout takes time. It’s not an overnight fix. Each person’s body is different and reacts differently. For instance, gout may attack your feet, toes, or ankles. You may see swelling. We suggest the following detox treatment to accelerate the process…
- Ionic Detox Foot Baths – these help remove inflammation and alkalize the body. Additionally, they help remove uric acid.
- Hydrogen Peroxide – helps lower infections and fungal issues. Some doctors believe that fungi or yeast is the cause of the disease. (source)
- Chelation Therapy – targets inflammation and helps detoxify from heavy metals. Some doctors believe that chronic low-level environmental lead exposure may interfere with urate excretion. (source)
- Homeopathic Medicines – these help relieve gout symptoms and may reduce the swelling in the joints. According to a study published in 2021, up to 84% of participants experienced improvement in their gout symptoms with the use of homeopathic medicines. Also, it was reported play a role in reducing the UA levels of 84% of the participants. Homeopathic medicine is a safe, effective, and gentle way to provide relief for people with gout- like symptoms.
In a 1995 issue of Townsend, 19 doctors wrote that a condition known as candidiasis or yeast can mimic symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Other conditions directly linked to fungal overgrowth are cancer, heart disease, gout, prostate disease, chronic sinusitis, Chron’s disease, Colitis, dermatitis, acne, gum disease, and obesity. (Source)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gout…
What does gout pain feel like?
Gout pain is described as excruciating, often feeling like tiny glass shards cutting into nerves, especially in the affected joint, making daily activities unbearable.
What happens in the body when there are high levels of uric acid in the blood?
High uric acid levels, or hyperuricemia, can lead to needle-shaped crystals forming in joints and kidney stones, causing pain, swelling, and redness. Not everyone with high uric acid develops gout, but it can happen if uric acid isn’t expelled effectively.
Which foods should be avoided if you have gout?
People with gout should steer clear of red and organ meats, shellfish, refined carbs, processed foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol, as these can aggravate the condition.
How can I speed up the healing process if I have gout?
The healing process can be accelerated with a low-purine diet, high in plant-based foods, and by incorporating detox strategies such as ionic detox foot baths, hydrogen peroxide therapy, chelation therapy, and homeopathic medicines, under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
What are some common conditions that can develop if gout is left untreated?
Untreated gout can lead to conditions like hypertension, chronic kidney disease, obesity, diabetes, kidney stones, heart attack, and congestive heart failure.
Top Image: A swollen and inflamed foot: gout is represented as an attacking demon. Coloured etching, 1835, after J. Gillray, 1799. Created 1 August 1835. Gout. Devil. Pain. Contributors: James Gillray (1756-1815). Work ID: q6v8n2dh. (Source)
