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NATURAL CURE FOR PSORASIS/ARTHRITIS?
Does anyone have a natural cure for psoriasis (scalp) which also has lead to arthritis in the finger/toe joints. Have gout/high uric acid level as well.
Thank you, prefer an answer sent to sww888@aol.com
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Steve.
I realize you are asking for natural cures, but, if I were in your place, knowing that I had a disease that could permanently cause crippling arthritis, and there was the possibilty of starting a biologic agent, such as Humira, which could prevent that, I'd certainly look into that treatment.
What Are The Major Causes And Risks Of Gout?
If you have elevated levels of uric acid in your bloodstream, you are at a greater risk of developing gout. This painful condition leads to inflammation at the joints as urate crystals are formed and deposited.
If the kidneys are damaged, their ability to excrete uric acid is severely hindered, redulting in hyperuricemia. the uric acid builds up forming monosodium urate crystals that deposit in the joints and surrounding soft tissues (tophi). This causes extreme pain, swelling, and inflammation of the affected area.
Other risks of gout include:
Obesity:
Obesity puts you at an increased risk of developing any number of conditions and diseases and gout happens to be one of these.
Eating the wrong foods, sedentary lifestyle, and some chronic conditions, such as hypothyroidism can contribute to weight gain.
Gender: Gout is more common amongst men.
Age: Men usually get gout between the ages of 40 to 60, while women mostly develop gout after the age of 60.
Family history: Having a family member with gout raises your risk for getting it.
Diabetes: A complication of diabetes is poor circulation, which can lead to kidney disease. Kidney damage due to poor circulation can prevent the elimination of uric acid from the body, causing increased uric acid levels, leading to the formation of urate crystals in the joints, resulting in a gout attack.
Medications: Certain medications are known to pave the way for gout development. These medications include:
Diuretics (water pills), anti rejection drugs, such as cyclosporin; aspirin, levodopa, minophylline, niacin, and anti-TB medications, such as Rifampin.
Dieting: Crash diets can cause gout due to the sudden lack of calories, as well as the over production of lactic acid, which can prevent the kidneys from excreting uric acid.
Eating foods high in purines: Most all the foods we eat contain purines. It is recommended that you eat these foods in moderation. Most all foods that contain purines are healthy foods that are good for the body. Therefore, eating these foods in moderation, as well as drinking plenty of water will help to reduce your chances of future gout attacks.
Beverages: Some beverages contain high levels of purines, such as beer and wine. Again, moderation is the key.
Excessive exposure to lead has been found to bring on an attack of gout.
Other causes can include:
Lymphoma, some cancers, psoriasis, diabetes, and hypertension.
Managing your risks for gout involves knowing the risks. If you have any chronic conditions such as diabetes, keeping your blood sugars within normal limits will help to prevent complications that can lead to gout.
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