The pain of gout is so excruciating that people just don’t want to move at all. But the implication of staying idle, is more gout pain and this can become a vicious cycle. When people can’t do the things they normally do, they get depressed. This in turn, causes them to become even more idle. When you aren’t able to do the things you did before, your self esteem also suffers. People with gout can suffer from depression and the best cure for this is to continue to do what you can tolerate, just in smaller amounts.

Part of holistic gout treatment is to not only treat the pain and inflammation of the condition, but the emotional impact also. Talk to a friend who understands, find a gout support group in your area and do what you can to stay as active as possible. This will help you heal faster and feel better about yourself.

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