I am 77 years old and recently had my first gout experience. The gout has been successfully treated but uric acid crystals spread to many of my joints, especially my upper arms and shoulders, and I am in constant pain. I've tried many OTC products that purport to lower uric acid levels, take other supplements that are supposed to help, drink lots of water, watch my diet, tried heat and cold applications, currently trying acupuncture (4 treatments thus far). So far, nothing has done anything to alleviate the pain I'm experiencing. I don't want to have to resort to taking any prescribed meds that might do more harm than good. What haven't I done naturally yet? I'm quite discouraged.