Gout is a form of arthritis that often occurs in the middle of the night, sudden attacking your joints with a deep, persistent pain. The pain of gout often results from needle-like crystals of uric acid formed in the body’s connective tissue or in the joints. Gout was once called the ‘disease of kings’ because it was associated with wealthy men who overindulged in rich food and drink. King Henry VIII of England, who was grossly overweight, suffered from debilitating gout. Usually there is s