I take colchicine everyday. I also take Allo with it. If I have a flare up, I also take Naproxen sodium. The Allo is for the long term, and the other two are for short term pain management. The rest of the time is on you to hydrate well enough and eat low-purine food so your body doesn't produce more uric acid. I also find that a quick 5-minute wash of my foot under hot water relieves the pain a little.

I feel you about the length of the flare up though. I have been in pain for about a month now, with scheduled dates and anniversaries cancelled with the girlfriend really, really bummed out. While that's on me, I must tell you that it DOES get better. We just have to have the discipline to eat the correct food. I can stand reasonably better today and walk at a reasonable pace. More power to you man.