I also got it in my big toe last year. That was just plain terrible. Crippled me for 10 days. Literally could not even stand to have even a sheet on top of my toe pain was so bad.
Thats when i finally went to doc & got some meds and instructions to change my diet & start doing joint exercises. Also was told diet definately plays a part but gout is hereditary. Still working on diet but joined a yoga class at my local senior center. Hated it at first but now really enjoy it.
