Try "Pantothenic Acid" tablets. 100mg once daily. It's a a B-complex vitamin. Vitamin B-5. You should be able to find bottles of 100 for about $5 on the internet. Mine came from Randall's Health Foods, 6235 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI (517) 323-9186 This is an item you are not likely to find available in local drug stores.

I'm not absolutely sure if what I had was gout... but I am sure that the symptoms disappeared within just two days of when I started the tablets. Neat stuff.

Do your own research... and lay off the coffee right now!

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1977 Mercedes 240D. 4-speed transmission. Windows, A/C, and sunroof: all manual. Medium Red. 204K miles.
1988 Subaru GL wagon. Dual range 5-speed 4X4. Daily driver w/ twin parts car.
1994 Subaru Loyale wagon. 5-speed 4x4
1966 International 3/4 ton 4X4 truck. Ooh yeah!
1952 Ferguson TO-35 farm tractor.
1984 Snapper rear engine riding mower. Just like Forest Gump.
1988 Nimble 20 sail boat
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