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One of the myths that I wrote about in my Top 10 Gout Myths post is: “Once a gout attacks starts, there is nothing you can do but ride it out”.  In this post I will talk about what to do when you feel a gout attack coming on.

Act Fast!

Gout is caused by an immune response to uric acid crystals forming in the joint (see Gout Basics).  This immune response starts a spiral that quickly causes massive inflammation and pain.  The key to stopping a gout attack is to break the spiral!
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