Gout is probably the most painful ailment I've ever had, and I have a really high tolerance for pain. Mine always starts in my big toe and then moves up to my knees. I've had it so bad in my foot, before I started taking Allopurinal, that I was on crutches for over a week!
Mine is usable related to certain foods that trigger the gout attacks. Peanuts and spinach really set mine off. One you figger out what foods trigger your Gout attacks, its easier to avoid the onset of gout.
Naproxen helps some with the pain and swelling. Allopurinal is your friend.
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