There is relief from the pain of Gout
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Gout will usually only attack one joint at a time, which is just as well when you consider the intensity of gout pain. It is very common to get gout attacks in your big toe, this may be because we use our big toes to balance us when we walk. Every gout sufferer wants to get treatment but they don't all want the same sort of treatment.
They are looking for it to actually stop the gout attack when it occurs as well as provide them with relief from the pain. The treatment they use will be something that is able to effectively, quickly as well as safely remove the pain that they are feeling. But along with the treatment being able to do these things they also want it to reduce the inflammation that gout causes along with preventing the chances of a further attack happening in the future.
The market for gout pain relief medication is growing rapidly as people diet causes more and more of us to suffer with gout. So many people eat on the run, eat rich food and don't take in enough fluids that Gout is a growing medical problem.
Anti inflammatory treatment has been the standard treatment for gout sufferers for a long time. They are usually of the non steroidal variety and they are known as NSAIDS in Dr speak, they are not the only treatment but when you first get Gout pain NSAIDS are the first path of pain relief.
Getting your Gout pain to subside is the first step, this will usually be done by taking massive does of Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs. Once the pain has subsided people often make the mistake of stopping taking the medication they have been prescribed, this can cause your Gout to flare up again very quickly. Your Dr will normally tell you to carry on taking the medication for another 2 days after the pain seems to be gone.
NSAIDS are not the only treatment available for gout attacks, they just happen to be the best ones for most people. If for some reason you can't take NSAIDS then there is no need to despair, there are other treatments available. Ask your Dr if it is possible to see a Gout specialist, if there is one available near by.
Taking medication for Gout is not "one size fits all" , different people will benefit from different medication doses. Some people will have more pain relief if they just take massive doses at the time of their worst attacks, other people will take smaller doses monthly.
You health right at this moment will affect which drug treatment you find is best for you. Before you settle on any one treatment make sure that you discuss all the options and all the possible side effects with your Dr.
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