Gout Pal Interactive

At 9.8, 3 points above the saturation point for uric acid, you are at risk of uric acid crystals forming. Nobody knows exactly why we can achieve such high concentrations without crystals forming, but whatever the reason, there is little doubt that crystals will form eventually.

Blood flow restriction through low temperature, poor posture, or tight clothing etc., is a common trigger.

When crystals do form, the severity of the gout flare depends, not only on the number of crystals, but also on the state of your immune system and the availability of natural (and medicinal) anti-inflammatory substances.

Always bear in mind, that gout flares can occur when crystals dissolve in a low uric acid situation. See Uric Acid Crystals – Two Ways To Hurt. This is why doctors often prescribe colchicine with allopurinol – as a protective or preventative (prophylactic) measure.

So the only way to prevent harmful uric acid crystals is to maintain uric acid levels below 6.8 mg/dL permanently. This applies wether you try to control gout through medication or diet. Pain control can never be a measure of success in a gout management program – you must measure and control uric acid.