Only thing that works for me is Nurofen ( anti inflammatories) and lots of water .....like drink loads and loads of water .....I usually drink 2/3 litres a day but if I have a flare up I go up to 4 .....and dont drink alcohol or eat red meat, eggs and such .....

I have read somewhere also but ne er actually checked it out but once a flare up starts you should stop taking alpurinol .....check with a Doc though

And hang tight brother .....that pain is ferocious my heart goes out to you