A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy that celery seed extract capsules helped relieve his gout pain and reduce his uric acid levels to normal. The Graedons respond with information about celery seed extract and its traditional use as a treatment for gout. They also give information on tart cherries, another natural remedy for both gout and arthritis pain.
Read moreGout is a type of arthritis that affects the joints, tendons, and other bodily tissues. Even as the medical condition is more common... Read more »
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Anyone who has waken-up in the middle of the night with a severely painful gout attack will know that this disease is no fun. Gout is a... Read more »
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Gout, also called crystal-induced arthritis, is an arthritic condition that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints. Gout usually... Read more »
The gout drug Krystexxa appears to successfully treat gout, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials say, but it does so with the risk of... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional Call your doctor whenever you have pain and swelling in a joint. If you have had gout in the past, your doctor may... Read more »
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: Acute Gout AttackAcute attacks of gout and long-term treatment of gout and hyperuricemia require different approaches. Treatment usually involves... Read more »
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The first step in diagnosing the disease is to determine which joints are affected. A physical examination and medical history can help confirm or... Read more »