sorry for not answering your question sooner but I've been away from my computer for a few days. I can offer you the best advice you are ever likely to get. Unfortunately GP's are tied so heavily into the drugs companies who do not give the best answer to treatment at all. Natural remedies and healthy living are the only true way to go. I know this from both personal experience and from working for a charity who raise money for children suffering from cancer. It has taught me a great deal and allowed me to help my father with a similar problem. You see we raise our funds by selling natural remedies. One such remedy that will help your problem (if not cure it) is pure Apple Cider Vinegar with "mother". My father uses this to treat his gout and it has not only cured the problem but also cured a few other things at the same time. Previously to starting on Apple Cider Vinegar he was using drugs prescribed by his GP and they were not nearly as affective. I also have read letters that we have received from customers who are now able to dress themselves when previously they could not because their arthritis was so severe. 

You can buy this product elsewhere, but I have not come across anybody else selling Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother that is 100% pure, and it needs to be this pure to be fully affective.

Good luck and if you need any other remedies then check out Bobby's Healthy Shop for other natural alternative remedies.