My fiance has the gout in toes/right foot. Would ice or heat help?

My fiance has the gout in toes/right foot. Would ice or heat help?

SusanS
I would say which ever makes it feel better.

DeltaQueen
Ice!!!
Also if you can get some Black Cherry Juice for him it will help. Does he know that things like Alcohol, Red Meat, and Citrus should be avoid, because it contributes to the raise in the Uric Acid that causes Gout?
Hope this helps, Gout is PAINFUL!!

rev.billyraycollins
Heat would help more and I feel for anyone with gout it is very painful.

Janine
medication from the DR.

dickn2000a
The only treatment for gout is an anti-inflammatory medication such as indomethacin. Ice or heat will not help. See a doctor as soon as you can. I recommend going to the emergency room. As soon as the episode resolves get a prescription for Allopurinol. One tab/day will prevent future episodes.

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