4. Sudden Acute Pain
As well as causing long term discomfort, gout can also cause sudden and acute pain. This is often felt in the toes, the feet, the legs and the lower extremities. This pain can be excruciating and leave you crippled until it begins to subside.
At this point, the best course of action is to use a cold compress and perhaps a prescribed drug or treatment. Once it has faded though, the next important thing to do is to discuss with your doctor to look for more long-term solutions.