Drink lots and lots of water. As you said, watch your diet. Get a good anti-inflamatory prescribed. When you feel an attack coming, get that AI running by doubling the first dose. If you get ahead of the inflamation, you can reduce the severity and duration.
I have Vimovo prescribed. Easy on the stomach.
Dittos on the anti-inflammatory, but be careful on the dose. I've got icthamycin or something (green caplets) and it works but is hard on the stomach. I'd not take more than the prescribed amount no way no how.
