Gout

[livingwith]

Hello! I am a 38 year old male. I had my first gout attack at the age of 21. After going to the doctor , he treated me and for the next 10 or i so years i went w/o another attack. For the past year i have been getting the gout attacks it seems like every other week. i try to eat the right things and im not over weight, so could someone please try and tell me how to avoid getting these painful attacks.
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[dakotazeb]

I wish I had an answer for you. I have had it for 2 years. I am on the meds and it has helped. I hate to think I will have to be on them forever. I am female and 55. I was in denial for several months after the diagnosis; but I could hardly walk; so I started taking the colchicine and allopurunol. My acid levels aren't even that high, but my MRI showed a lot of bone erosion from having it for so long. My doctor showed several of her associates my MRI to confirm her diagnosis. I try to avoid as many of the acidic foods and alcohol, but could never tell any difference. Let me know if you find any answers. Good Luck.