Highly gouted man

Ok, I've got gout. My right foot is swollen to the degree where I need to use a crotch to barely move around the house. My blood tests are coming out early next week and from what I've heard already a change in lifestyle as well as eating and drinking habits (one decaf, please!) are coming up.

Luckily, as part of my diet I do NOT need to ditch hockey :). There's some more game reports and bits and pieces from around the league coming up in the next 12 hours or so.

Speaking of gout, though. Do you happen to know any home-made methods for pain relief? I'd be grateful :).