I am having a lot of flares. is there a way to prevent gout flares?

Gout: The best way is to avoid the foods that may cause flare-ups.

Allopurinol: For frequent flares, you should talk to your doctor about use of medications such as Allopurinol to prevent flares. You should wait at least 4-6 weeks after flare has resolved to start allopurinol. There is an increased risk of flare when it is first started. A flare can be avoided by using colchcine (a gout specific anti-inflammatory) as prophylaxis. Talk to your doctor.

Yes: Your dr. Can prescribe medication that you take daily to prevent attacks.

Diet and medication: Diet and proper medication prescribed by you physician. Doctor will have to evaluate you and decide what is causing high uric acid which leads to attacks. Then correct medication can be prescribed.