Sleep apnea is certainly a cause of the obesity, depression, many more serious disorders, and now gout. Please refer to the article written by Burton Abrams published 1/5/2009 titled "Sleep Apnea as a Cause of Gout Flares" and you will understand that your CPAP therapy is truly your best defense to the gout. Keep researching and you'll find it also the best defense to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, and high blood pressure (to name a few...)
