Whether you have experienced your first attack of gout, or have suffered through many, the one thing that all gout sufferers share is a desire to find a successful treatment for this painful condition. For some, gout is a once-in-a-while occurrence, while for others it is a chronic disorder. Each person will experience gout in a slightly different way, but there's no doubt that the amount of pain in the joints causes great suffering and limited ability to go about your daily life.