December 31st, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Febuxostat? Febuxostat is the generic name given to a new drug which comes in film-coated tablets of 40 mg, 80 mg and 120 mg and is used to reduce high uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) in gout patients. It is particularly indicated where the patient already has urate crystal deposition, including the presence of [...]
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December 16th, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Indomethacin Gout Medication? Indomethacin is not used solely for gout. It is a drug in the group called “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” (NSAIDs) and is widely used to reduce swelling, fever, stiffness, inflammation and pain, caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, tendinitis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is probably the most commonly used drug-based medication to [...]
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December 9th, 2011 by John Cielo
The following is a guest article by Bernice G. Spradlin on Nature’s Top 4 Gout Remedies… Recognizing the Predispositions and Symptoms of Painful Gout Arthritis Gout is a painful type of arthritis. Symptoms include sudden, intense pain; redness; heat; swelling, and tenderness in the joints typically located in the large joint of the big toe [...]
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October 26th, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Colchicine? Colchicine is a medicine that has been used in the treatment of gout for many years. It is derived from the seeds of the autumn crocus plant, also known as meadow saffron. The plant’s use in the treatment of rheumatism and inflammation was recorded in Egypt as far back as 1500 BC. [...]
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August 20th, 2011 by John Cielo
Here I describe the symptoms of hyperuricemia and how this condition can be treated. First though, it’s important to understand just what hyperuricemia is… What is Hyperuricemia? Hyperuricemia is the name given to a condition in which a person has high levels of uric acid in their blood. This is normally considered as being more [...]
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July 25th, 2011 by John Cielo
Just why are natural gout remedies increasing in popularity? What are they? And where can you get them? You’ll get the answers to your questions here… Gout Remedies The gout remedies prescribed by your doctor are usually drug-based and are used to reduce the pain and inflammation of a gout attack. There are also medications [...]
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July 16th, 2011 by John Cielo
Alternative Therapies for Gout Introduction There are many alternative therapies for gout available to gout victims. Sometimes these are called complimentary therapies because they can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. And they are increasingly being sought after by gout patients. Although the medical profession is gradually changing its tune about alternative therapies, there [...]
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