Originally Posted by
meleagertoo
While NSAIDs certainly mask the symptoms (though not by much imo) the same cannot be said for Colchicine. That actually stops the attack - dead, by remuvung the uric acid crystals in the affected joint. Of course it does nothing for the underlying cause of the high uric acid levels but it is the magic bullet for stopping an attack and if caught early, as mentioned above, preventiing one from developing. For those of us with intermittent gout who don't want to be saddled with a lifetime tied to a drug (Allopurinol) Colchicine is the answer. However in the event of regular and frequent attacks Allopurinol is clearly the way to go.
thanks. I decided to use natural medicine like pure cherry capsules with a lot of water.