47 this year, suffered with gout on more than one occasion & it's bloody painful! I certainly don't live a rich & decadent lifestyle so not sure what sets it off? probably lack of water as my fluid intake is mostly alcohol & coffee! Asparagus seems to be a trigger as well. Not been diagnosed with any arthritis as such mainly because i rarely go to the doctors but joint pains have definitely increased in the last few years, especially in the winter. Restless legs & arms have also been the bane of my life in recent years, drives me nuts, i partake in effective self medication for that but unfortunately this country deems it illegal