What is it like to have gout?

When I have gout attacks they occur in my ankle and at first feel like a mild sprain, sort of like I may have twisted my ankle. But after a day or two like that the joint becomes swollen and slightly reddish and extremely painful, especially to the touch or especially when I place any weight on my foot. read more

What Gout Looks Like: The Big Toe The joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an acute gout attack. These attacks can recur unless gout is treated. read more

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in some people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. The acid can form needle-like crystals in a joint and cause sudden, severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth and swelling. read more