Three in 12 months - only previous one was more than 20 years ago! Go figure.
Naproxen is an NSAID, like colchicine which I was prescribed. I had a three day course and had a few stomach pains so opted for a five day course of a steroid, which had no side effects (that I've been made aware of, so far).
Yes, I've started drinking more water than I used to. The main effect has been to wake me up three times in the night. The gout's been better this week with a short cycling trip - so perhaps dehydration is the thing.
That water mixed with hops and barley sounds good. Do I need a prescription for that?