I had my 2nd gout attack in early April and about 3 wweks later,an attack in my ankle(same foot). The worst is over but the pain when my shoe hits the toe joint is unpleasant. Also,my ankle and top of my foot is still swollen(it is now mid-June!!)Do the Ph drops I've been adding to my water less helpful than BS? Will the swelling go away as the cry... more