Gout is one of the oldest and most debilitating conditions out there and can destroy your livelihood. In the search for gout relief, some of the simplest ideas can be the most effective. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind the next time you suffer a gout attack:

- You can get immediate gout relief with ibuprofen or naproxen

When suffering from gout in the beginning, the attack will last for about a week if left untreated. One of the ways you can get gout relief from the pain is by taking an ibuprofen pain reliever, like Motrin or Advil (in case you didn't know, ibuprofen will be listed on the bottle as the active ingredient). These types of pain relievers don't just help ease the pain; they also help fight inflammation too.

You can also try drugs with naproxen, like Aleve. But avoid aspirin at all costs, as it may actually worsen your condition by inhibiting the excretion of the uric acid causing the pain.

- You can try wrapping your joint in ice

If your gout isn't so bad that you just can't stand the pain, you can try soothing the joint and numbing the pain by wrapping ice in a towel and holding it against the joint for a few minutes (repeat as necessary). This will also help reduce the swelling. To be prepared for future breakouts and get immediate gout relief, you may want to keep a cold compress in your freezer so you'll have it ready.

- You can also try soothing with warmness

Some gout victims have said that when they warm the affected joints it helps to relieve the pain and get to sleep. If you want to try this, wrap a warm towel around the affected area.

- Water is the simplest home remedy

Six to eight glasses a day will help your dilute the uric acid and allow the kidneys to eliminate excess amounts through urine. Alternatively, you can drink fruit juices or herbal tea for gout relief, if the thought of drinking all of that water isn't pleasing to you. But try to get more actual water intake per day than you're currently getting.