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Are there any other gout sufferers here? (Original Post) greatauntoftriplets Jan 2012 OP
I do, but clearly don't have it as bad as you. Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #1
From time to time 47of74 Feb 2012 #2
A glass of GentryDixon Feb 2012 #3
Thanks for the suggestion. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2012 #4
 

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
1. I do, but clearly don't have it as bad as you.
Tue Jan 10, 2012, 12:29 PM
Jan 2012

I have it primarily in my toe and it only flares up one or two times a year (but is HORRIBLE when it does). I have been taking Pantothenic Acid daily and haven't had a flare up since (have also been loosing weight so that may be it, too). Apparently pantothenic acid (a B vitamin) helps the body deal with uric acid.

GentryDixon

(2,950 posts)
3. A glass of
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 10:23 PM
Feb 2012

Knuedsen's Organic Just Tart Cherry Juice keeps mine under control. Once it dies down I can go off the juice. I just make sure I have plenty on hand for the next flare up. I can tell when I need to start drinking so I am able to mitigate the horrible pain I once had.

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