Gout & Diverticulitis

[BJs4SJ]

I have a client that has Gout and Diverticulitis.  I have been treating my client with reflexology sessions two times a week and have been trying to help change my clients diet.  I need some more help in treating my client and I think that there are some vitamins and a better diet out there, I just have not been successful in finding anything on line.  Do you have any suggestions?  I would like to see more progress since my client just had another diverticulitis attack.  Do you know of any good websites, or can you suggest some vitamins that would be helpful?  I would like to see less use of conventional drugs and a healthier approach to these problems. Thanks!JulieB

 

[northernredneck65]

I would have to agree with Breathe on this one. Massage is a contraindicated with active diverticulitis and an active gout attack. However, the best thing for both conditions is water, lots of it. It will help the colon to clear itself in time as well as reduce the uric acid levels in the system from the gout. Also  aspirin and excess protien in the diet can bring on a gout attack. Particularly red meats and especially organ meats. A diet low in fiber is usually the culprit with diverticulosis, diverticulitis is when the condition advances to infection. The client should contact thier physician if nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or blood in the stool should occur.

 

[Atmey]

Thank you so much for your imput.  I will talk to my client discuss these options.  I know that my client is seeing a physician, and I have not ever advised against not taking the prescribed medications, and have always said that the physician will have my clients best interest at mind, but I will have to reasure my client of this valuable information.  Thanks again!!!JulieB

 

[Prez]

Gout & Diverticulitis

JulieB,

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