Thanks to all for the replies and advice.
I've got an appointment with my Dr tomorrow to ask for the AP. I think its called Zyloprim here in Australia.
I still have a pretty bad flare up in the right elbow, wrist and fingers, but will start taking it anyway.
Hopefully it will get it under control.
I don't eat a lot of red meat or seafood, but I do love my beer!
Best to you all for 2010
Cheers,
Paul.