Managing flares
Managing a gout flare at 3am — what actually works when the pharmacy is shut
The middle-of-the-night flare is its own special hell. Here's what 25 years of experience says to do when you can't get to a doctor or chemist.
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Diet & triggers
The foods that genuinely trigger gout attacks — and the ones that get unfair blame
Not every "high purine" food is equally dangerous. After decades of tracking flares and diet, here's what the patterns actually showed.
Medical
How to talk to your GP about gout when they don't seem to take it seriously
Gout is still dismissed as a self-inflicted condition by some doctors. Here's how to advocate for yourself and get the treatment you're entitled to.
"Gout isn't just a rich man's disease from the 1800s. It's a daily negotiation with your own body."— A reader, 14 years with gout
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Ice packs, joint supports, topical gels — things I've come across in 25 years of living with this. Not personal recommendations, just honest observations on what's out there.