The sudden, sharp pain of a gout flare-up can feel like ... to do it in moderation. While it may help temporarily relieve pain, sometimes, it may worsen a gout attack. "Gout crystals form when ...

"These tiny crystals are like grains of sand in the joints, preventing smooth range of motion and causing pain and inflammation," the AAOS said. The only good news is that gout attacks don't ...