Had it for many years (gout!) and its very debillitating,Toe elbow knee, wrist affected. tried all meds and they only seemed to make it worse. I used to love hot curries, hot pepper sauce etc. I gave them up as an experiment and not had an attack in about a year, and no tablets needed. I told my doctor and she just laughed, but it works for me. Why is it always the things we really enjoy that we have to give up? Refuse to give up beer though

All the best

John