a few words about gout

this is mostly for carol, but others may be interested as well.

a really good way to avoid gout flare-ups is to drink more water.

when flare-ups occur use ibuprofen based products, not tylenol or regular aspirin. tylenol has no anti-inflammatory properties, and aspirin can actually make the flare-up worse.

however, if aspirin is being taken daily, for heart related stuff, it should not be discontinued.

this information provided free of charge by diana brewer.