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I started GoutPal to help me learn about my gout. Because I wanted to collect facts about the best ways to control uric acid. And avoid the misinformation from companies trying to sell fake cures.

Now, I've been free from the pain of gout for several years. But I made a few mistakes along the way. Also, I wasted some time as I tried to find "the best" way to end gout pain. Rather than taking swift action. So I want to help you find quick solutions to your gout problems.

I believe that the most important first step is to build a good relationship with a suitably qualified health professional. Then you can work together to create treatment plans that work for your unique circumstances. Because gout control has some principles that apply to everyone. But many of the details change from one sufferer to the next.

GoutPal 2021

Currently, I am changing the platform for GoutPal. So you will see a mix of old and new styles. But gradually, I will republish old pages in the new style.

More imporantly, I'm changing my gout forums to focus more on personalizing GoutPal for you. So I recommend you follow the Your GoutPal links below.

Latest Gout Blog

For the latest gouty arthritis facts, see the Gout and Uric Acid Blog.

2020 Gout Blog

For earlier gout news see GoutPal 2020 Blog.

2020 GoutPal Home Page

For the previous version of this page see 2020 home page.

GoutPal Archives

See how GoutPal has changed since 2005 in the GoutPal Archives.

This is the easiest way for you to answer any gout question. Just type your question or concern into the Google Gout Search Engine.

Your GoutPal

I'm happy with my own gout control now. So I'm focused on making GoutPal the best place to help you. But to do that, I need your feedback.

For general feedback, please join GoutPal's Gout Discussions. Where you can share your thoughts with fellow gout sufferers.

For contributions to improve this website, please join GoutPal Gout Help Issues. Or raise a new issue. This is the best way to tell me if you see anything wrong with any page. That could be anything from a spelling mistake to topics that need better explanation. I'm especially interested in new gout research. So please use the Issues page to tell me if I've missed something important.