cwal, Gout is so painful. My father-in-law, his son (my husband) and our son all 3 battle gout. Hereditary?

Gout is a form of arthritis. Strangely all 3 of the above mentioned were very athletic. My husband's culprits tend
to be shrimp & barbeque & foods high in purines. Standing for long periods of time on concrete can cause a flare for him and my son. Even tieing your shoes to tight over the top of your foot can cause a flare....Strange I know.

Gout is due to buildup of uric acid and you can get it in almost any joint in your body. My family tends to have it in their knees, ankles & toes. My husband has his uric acid level checked yearly.

Medications that work for him are Allopurinol as a preventative (prescription) daily. But, if he has a flare, Colchicine (prescription) will break the cycle very quickly.

Tart cherry juice has been recommended but it is very strong and a lot of folks just simply will not drink
it.

Praying for your husband as the gout is so painful. His primary doctor should be able to prescribe him
gout medicine. It has been a lifesaver for my husband as I have seen him in so much pain that he could
hardly walk.

Blessings & Prayers....