CBD helps with the inflammation. During a flare, throw in some THC. It is a very good pain killer. I know people here will flame me bacause it is “THE DEVIL’S LETTUCE” but compare the side effects of CBD (there aren’t really any) and THC for the analgesic use, and it is very mild compared to the pain killers I have been given. I gave up beer and certain seafoods and haven’t had a flare in nearly a year. Lots and lots of water to keep you flushed. I would probably get too dehydrated in the summer time so make a point to always carry a big water bottle around. I didn’t know what the hell it was and thought I had broken a bone and not realized. You certainly have my sympathies as it is very very painful and debilitating.
This is how I found out. At one of my Dr. appointments - routine - I said it feels like I have a nasty bruise on my foot, it hurts! I guess I’m getting arthritis huh? He ran a uric blood test and my level was a 9. I think normal is like 2-4 or something like that.