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[QUOTE="Mooch82, post: 4329121, member: 736"]
Another proud gout guy here. Agreed that it's extremely painful. Have had it in my ankle and my toe (more common). Ankle feels like a badly sprained ankle and toe feels like a badly broken toe...add on to that a miserable burning sensation and it's quite the joy.

I initially was prescribed Indomethacin, but it's a reactionary medication and while it works, you're still going to be in some pain until it completely kicks in. Also can make you dizzy and lightheaded. My dad recommended to me that when you start feeling it come on, take 2 indomethacins to knock it out before it starts. That seems to work, but again, will make you a bit dizzy and lightheaded, especially on an empty stomach.

I was then also prescribed Allopurinol, as others have mentioned, and it's basically changed my life. I take one a day and have no side effects. I really can eat/drink anything I want and haven't had an attack in years. I do still have Indomethacin just in case but haven't had to take it.
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