It appears that I have had since 1996 and maybe before strange attacks in my joints and in NY state, no one suggested that it might be gout, because my blood tests for uric acid were normal. and oddly enough never in the toe as with classic attacks. I went round and round and finnally they said it was osteoarthritis, and I was lighter than now. {a good 60 lbs.lighter} A bad divorce after 37 years and breaking up my home left me devastated.

So, perhaps the increase in weight has made it more critical. Also I am trying to take cherry extract capsule 2x 3 per day with the colchicine to see if it can be controlled. This is my third week and still seems okay. I went on a strick no protein diet for two weeks, to help start a new and I am now introducing chicken and fish. Before I had been {for about six months} eating more beans everyday and they are supposed to contain purines that can cause gout. So if I can relate to what happened with my diet, I thought for sure the real bad gout attacks became closer together with the eating of beans and nuts. {Sugar busters encourages eating of nuts and beans and SGWW bread and pasta. I'm going to eliminate most and use as a treat once in awhile. Imagine a slice of toast with a little whipped butter and tea, is a delight for me. No alcohol, no sugar.
I'll try adding celery now, should be good with chicken and tuna salad, things that I had avoided to make food more simple. Now I think I should have more enjoyment eating what the little is allowed.

Thanks again LCer

Where in the northwest?