causing the problem but since I stopped drinking, and that attack ended, I have been 100% pain free.[/QUOTE]
jackpot, that was what I was hoping to hear. thank you my friend. knowing I can get rid of this pain by cutting out alcohol is a weapon against the AV - when I crave a drink, I remember the gout.
Originally Posted by
Hope4Life 
Just so you don't get discouraged.... when you stop drinking (and after modifying your diet) the uric acid does not magically disappear. It can actually cause a flare up initially, but it will pass and soon you will also be pain free. Try Black Cherry juice to help with uric acid as well.
got it. I'm taking the black cherry concentrate a few times a day now - it's actually the most effective remedy for me in the moment when the pain flares ... works much faster than ibuprofen. I've heard pantothenic acid (B5) is good for removing the crystals, need to ask my doc about that