Hi i have had gout since 1995 and the older i m getting the worse its getting i am now retired from my work on this disability. I am also under the rheumatologist at hospital this is hereditary in my family on my mum’s side my 2 brothers have it too but i seem to be the worst i am on febuxostat every other day as taking it every day played my stomach to become upset i have gout in my right hand fingers knuckles and wrist which i must say is killing me just to pick my phone up feels like i m picking a brick up