Breathe
A few papers show that stress is directly linked with gout and its symptoms, so the most important thing is not panic.
Breath, listen to music, read a book or meditate, but don’t overreact to gout. The best thing you can do is find a comfortable spot in your house, lift the affected area with a pillow and just chill while drinking water and applying ice.
Gout can be painful, but it often disappears in a few days. Just let things flow and don’t get stressed. If things don’t improve soon, talk to your doctor. He’ll know what to do.
Have some pills
Although there’s nothing better than natural remedies, modern medicine is here to help us through challenging moments. Take over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen and let them reduce the inflammation.
Sure, if you can avoid medicine, then do so, but anti-inflammatories are efficient and convenient, so make the most out of them.
Don’t take any pills unknown to you and don’t take anti-inflammatories if you’re under other medication or suffer chronic conditions. Other than that, you’ll see a few pills will get you through the day and eventually get rid of your problem entirely.
