Deep Ache In Both Wrists And Ankles Since the 70s-got Gout? Posted: 08-04-05 21:59pm
I have an undiagnosed deep aching in both
ankels and wrists that intensify when I
lay down to sleep or become inactive for
awhile. I'm taking meds to help me
sleep. I've been to many specialists and
many, many test with no result. I
thought about gout because each spring
when cherries come to market I eat
bowlfuls and feel some relief. A natural
healing book connected gout and cherries.
I don't have episodes or attacks...It's
always there under the surface. Also
don't have inflamation. I remember this
as early as 1977. The last several years
it's become more intense. Without
inflamation and "attacks", could this
still be gout. Does anyone know what
fresh cherries could be doing to help
relieve the aching? Any input is
greatlly appreciated!!!
Thanks, stan
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JYY2
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 227
Posted: 08-10-05 09:57am
Anthocyanines in cherries, as well as in
other berries, are anti-inflammatory. It
can soothe gout and other arthritic pain.
Therefore, the fact that the cherries
soothe your joint pain doesn't necessarily
mean you have gout. Your symptoms are
atypical of gout. To verify if you have
gout you need to test the joint fluid for
urate (msu) crystals. See a
rheumatologist about gout or join pain.
Are you taking prescription drugs? What
are they? Many commonly used drugs can
cause joint pain. They include calcium
channel blockers (for hypertension),
statins (for lowering cholesterol), etc.
Generally, if you stop taking them, the
pain will go away in weeks or months. I
suggest check the side effects of the
drugs you are taking and talk to your
pharmacist and doctors about it.
