sunshine59 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Are you seeking a specialist or a good all around general practitioner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine59 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 No no one at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stymie Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 a friend got some immediate relief from a product sold at shop just down fom casa del sol, Marlow or Margot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 37 minutes ago, sunshine59 said: No no one at this point. Sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have been cursed with gout, but allopurinol keeps it at bay: Allopurinol: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com https://www.drugs.com › Drugs A to Z Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in certain cancer patients. Learn about side effects, interactions and ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 My doctor at Quality care ordered me to take 150 ml of Alpurinol. He also added that this treatment will be from now on Fred Habacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyFree Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, sunshine59 said: Any recommendations? I have been cursed with the painful affliction of gout. Dr. Karen Gonzalez gave me an injection for immediate relief and prescribed 300 mg. per day of Zyloprim (allopurinol) for 30 days. The acid level was then retested at which point she lowered the dosage to 100 mg. I will have the acid level retested at the end of another 30 days. A general practitioner should be able to treat gout unless there are other complications. The important factor is treatment not only will medication but also change of lifestyle and diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurro Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Here is a proven way to control/get rid of gout. Eat cherries. . Fresh ones, canned ones. Trust me it works. My better half swears by it. When the first twinge appears, reach for some cherries. Allopurinol is terrible a drug with side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Pharmacy Guadalajara sells 30ct 300mg Allopurinol for about $23p. I also take a Tart Cherry supplement, 425mg, Solaray brand that I buy on Amazon US for about $11 for 90 caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Dra. Carla C. Flores at Quality Care Clinic. Phone 33-1000-7777 Don't self medicate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine59 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurro Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Dra.Carla Flores aslo makes house calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2595 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Gout is all about uric acid. You need to have an alkaline system and uric acid crystals cant grow. You can get PH strips at the drugstore and check your ph in a few minutes. Normal is about 7. 7.4 is optimal. Very easy to do. In the meantime take about 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. When the fizzing stops add 8 ounces of water and drink. I would do it twice a day. I had a gout attack 5 years ago. My Ph was highly acidic. I have been taking this concoction ever since. No flare-ups and my PH is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyFree Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 5 hours ago, michael2595 said: Gout is all about uric acid. You need to have an alkaline system and uric acid crystals cant grow. You can get PH strips at the drugstore and check your ph in a few minutes. Normal is about 7. 7.4 is optimal. Which pharmacy do you buy your strips from and what term do you use, in Spanish, to ask for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Michael is right on. Why put those drugs in your body when you can take care of it yourself so simply? Much better for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the walkers Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 18 hours ago, sunshine59 said: Any recommendations? I thought i had gout my big toe joint was so painful. Turns out i had been walking too strenuously and over used some muscles in my leg. the trigger points are along and behind the shinbone on the outside of the leg about 1/3 way up the leg. you'll know when you've found them cuz they'll be tender. see if you get any relief... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 3 hours ago, FlyFree said: Which pharmacy do you buy your strips from and what term do you use, in Spanish, to ask for them? Tiras or tiritas de Ph (Peh AH-chay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EX-PAT2011 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Funny that nobody mentioned the potential causes of a gout flare up. My family are long time gout sufferers and we all treat it differently. Here's the scoop. Some causes of gout attacks are: any type of shellfish, with emphasis on shrimp and lobster. Also, meats that are high in protein, such as beef liver or duck liver (froi gras) spelling? But, the #1 cause is beer. Yes beer. My doctor told me not to drink anymore beer for the rest of my days and I may be able to eat the occasional shrimp(s) or lobster. But, don't combine the two. My brother takes 300mg of Allopurinol a day and drinks and eats whatever he wants, with plenty of beer. But what is that much Allopurinol doing to his system? My father drinks some beer but avoids the shellfish. In case of an actual flare up, the drug to take is Colchicina. Within a couple of hours the symptoms start fading away. By the next day you should be feeling much better. Also, the above posts regarding lowering ph and taking cherries are point on. The key is to try and prevent the gout attack in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine59 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 EX-PAT2011 none of the above apply to me. I do however have Multiple sclerosis and I drink coffee to give me energy, two cups in the morning and one in the afternoon. I was wondering if this could be the problem just haven't googled it yet. But I think my first step will be to take Michael2595's advice and get some strips and check my acid. I had already started the Apple cider vinegar last night. I'm not big on meds at all been off of everything for a couple of years and doing great so if this works it will save me a trip to the doctor. If not I will contact the Dr who was referred above. Thanks all for the help your a great group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine59 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Bingo it's probably the caffeine need to find a new energy booster to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine59 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Anyone know what Farmacia has PH strips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2595 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 2/17/2017 at 6:55 AM, FlyFree said: Which pharmacy do you buy your strips from and what term do you use, in Spanish, to ask for them? I am moving to the area so I do not know that pharmacy to buy them from. YOu have a Walmart there. They carry in the state smany types. Here is one that is off their web site. https://www.walmart.com/ip/pH-Test-Strips-150ct-BONUS-Alkaline-Food-chart-PDF-21-Alkaline-Diet-Recipes-eBook-For-pH-Balance-Quick-and-Accurate/131534576 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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