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Arthritis basics

What is arthritis?
Types of arthritis

Arthritis treatment by condition

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Gouty Arthritis

Anti-inflammatory
agents
 

Salicylates
COX II Inhibitors
Traditional NSAIDs

Analgesic agents
 

Acetaminophen
Diproqualone
Topical Lidocaine

Natural arthritis treatments
 

Glucosamine
Chondroitin
SAM-e
MSM
Manganese
Niacinamide
Turmeric
Ginger Extract
Capsaicin

Vitamin-C

Alternative arthritis treatments
 

Food and Diet
Hydrotherapy

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Medicines for gout treatment include:

Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) and other analgesics or painkillers.

NSAIDs ( nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ), indomethacin ( Indocin ) - To reduce inflammation.

Colchicine - For the prevention and relief of gout attacks.

Corticosteroids - Anti-inflammatory

Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) - used to decrease the uric acid blood levels by increasing the rate of uric acid excretion.

ColBenemid (Col-Probenecid and Proben-C) - Contains Probenecid which is a uricosuric agent and Colchicine that has anti-gout properties.

Allopurinol (Zyloprim) - Prevents uric acid production. Allopurinol also blocks the conversion of purine which can be found in foods into uric acid.

Losartan (Cozaar and Hyzaar) - It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It also functions as an antihypertensive drug which may help control the uric acid levels.

Fenofibrate (Tricor) - Is a lipid-lowering drug that can also help reduce uric acid levels.

Gout Diet: Foods that you should avoid:



Foods with very purines levels include:
hearts, herring, mussels, yeast, smelt, sardines, sweetbreads

Foods with moderately high purines levels include:
anchovies, grouse, mutton, veal, bacon, liver, salmon, turkey, kidneys, partridge, trout, goose, haddock, pheasant, scallops

Not all foods which are rich in purines were directly related with an increased risk of gout. There was no increased gout risk with the following foods:
peas, beans, mushrooms, cauliflower, spinach

Avoid alcohol because it is known to increase uric acid levels.

References:

Gout Diet: Foods To Avoid
What Should You Scratch From Your Grocery List?
By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Updated: June 3, 2006

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