Hi there,

I have been diagonised with Gout almost 1 year ago and had few severe attacks. Previosly I have posted few info but am sure not benefitial one's as I was little informed . As my doc's advice I used Indo ( 50 mg) twice a day and drink lots of water, cut down on Alcohol ( Strictly no Beer, but Bacardi occasionally), Red Meat, Sea foods, Lentils, Spinach etc as you all know by now. But still I was getting attacks. As someone in the group suggested I tried Baking Soda ( Sodium Bicarbonate) , 1/4 teaspoon of Fenugreek powder mixed with water, once a day ( morning) for few days. But it was increasing my BP and was feeling horrible. So I stopped it. I am 38, slightly overweight !!!, 82 Kgs, 172 cms tall. As you may know Indomethacin too has a side effect , that it increases the risk of Heart attack for someone on the verge of it. Honestly I dont know the scientific side of it. Read it in the web http://www.icuredmygout.org/

I am a Sales Person ,travel a lot and I got really fed up and contacted an Ayurvedic doc in India ( I am an Indian Living in Dubai). In Ayurveda there are effective treatments without any side effects. He is going to send it but meanwhile he suggested me to take 1/2 teaspoon of FENUGREEK powder mixed with water , first thing in the morning. He says the results are guaranteed. I am feeling better. Also it has the adavntages of bringing down your cholestrol level. But it says that the Blood Sugar level will be lowered if taken in excess, not recommended for pregnant women. Please see below few links which might help you all and am sure some guys in the group are too good in analyzing the scientfic side of it. .

http://www.indianspices.com/html/s0628fgk.htm

http://health.enotes.com/alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/fenugreek

I am not an expert in it and await comments from you guys

Joe