Diet and meds: The only way to get rid gout is to keep uric acid level down to normal level.It can be done avoid meds that cause elevation of uric acid, like high doses of hydrochlothiazide, niacin, aspirin, cyclosporin and tacrolimus avoid foods high in purines like organ meats, herring, mushrooms, anchovies avoid obesity reduce consumption of alcohol and fructose meds like allupurinol, probenecid colchicin nd febuxo.
Answered 3/8/2015
5.3k views
Rx & food: Always talk with your physician about your care. Take your medications as prescribed. Eat liberal amounts of cherries, celery & (organic) blueberries. Avoid high purine foods: herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, baker’s yeast, brewer’s yeast, organ meats & roe. Significantly limit fish, meats, shellfish, poultry, asparagus, mushrooms, legumes & spinach. No alcohol use.
Answered 5/5/2013
5.1k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question