No, I don’t want to live a pain free life
When a flare up occurs getting rid of the pain and swelling is goal number one. Waiting while in pain to address the high uric acid problem can seem like an eternity when walking is a struggle.
Prescription drugs are extremely powerful in breaking up the uric acid crystals but have no effect on the excruciating pain and swelling. Combine this with the nasty side effects that are common with drugs, such as nausea, cramping, and vomiting, it is easy to see why so many people stop taking the gout drugs before any real change can occur.