How do I avoid gout attacks?

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I already cut out soda, alcohol, red meat, seafood, beans, etc.

Yet it still comes, and it still comes hard.

This really sucks.

I was wondering what else I should be doing to keep this from happening.

I've seen a few articles about the benefits of eating cherries to lesses gout attacks, along with eating fewer carb. For example ~

"Getting rid of gout with the right diet"

http://www.drbriffa.com/2003/08/03/gout/

snippet:

"...In one study, the potential benefits of a carbohydrate-restricted was tested in a group of middle-aged male gout sufferers. In addition to limiting foods such as bread, potatoes, rice and pasta, the subject were also instructed to emphasise healthy fats in the form of olive oil, nuts and fish in their diets. After 16 weeks, the men enjoyed a lowering in their levels of cholesterol and triglyceride, and lost an average of 12 lbs to boot. Although this diet did not limit purine-rich foods, it nonetheless led to a significant lowering of urate levels, and a reduction in the number of gouty attacks. It seems cutting back on the carbs not only helps combat IRS, but gout too.

One folk remedy for gout is the fruit of the cherry tree. In a study published earlier this year, cherry-eating was found to bring down blood levels of urate. Other research has found that consuming half a pound of this fruit each day can help keep gout attacks at bay. While those prone to gout might like to have their fill of cherries while they are in season, I regret to report that similar benefits are unlikely to be had from cherry brandy."