Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common. Burning, stinging, or tingling of the skin. dryness, itching, peeling, or redness of the skin. Incidence not known. Fast heartbeat. fever. hives, itching, or skin rash. hoarseness. irritation.
You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if you have acid reflux a few times per week or more or if the reflux has damaged your esophagus. Certain foods can trigger acid reflux. Doctors generally recommend avoiding foods high in acidity, such as pineapple.
During an acute attack of gout, it is best to cut out alcohol altogether. Coffee is more confusing. Both regular and decaffeinated coffee may lower your uric acid level and reduce your overall risk of gout, says Kate Di Prima. However, a sudden large intake may actually trigger an acute attack. If you choose to drink coffee, keep to a regular daily intake of no more than four cups. The good food. While purine-rich foods and alcohol are to be avoided, some foods may actually be good for patients with gout. A popular remedy is the cherry cure, says body+soul naturopath expert Mim Beim. Cherries contain anthocyanidins which help lower uric acid. Eat a cup of cherries, either fresh or canned, each day.