What else could be causing my toe pain besides gout?

What else could be causing my toe pain besides gout?I believe I have been misdiagnosed with gout in my big toe after doing research. However, the toe still hurts, but it's not red or swollen. Even hurts when I move it up/down; mildy squeeze; wear shoes with 11/2" heals or walk a lot. Took 3 different meds for gout which hurt stomach, but toe never felt any better. My uric acid level that day was 10.9 which is why Dr gave me those meds.This has been a problem for over two years, so to me that's one more reason it can't be gout. before I go back to Dr, I would like some other help, please!

FlyfreeIzzieUCSD
Tendonitis???

Gout can be a chronic condition too especialy if dietary changes arn't made to decrease uric acid... but since you have researched it, than hopefully not. I just know someone with Gout and it's in many joints.. I'm always rather shocked by it b/c I never knew it could get that severe...

but anyways, since it is not swollen or red, I would best guess that it is related to tendonitis...

I would ask that the doctor do a MRI on it.... or see if you can consult with a physicatrist... and no, thats not a psychiatrist.. just stating that b/c people often get confused :)... anyways physiatrist, if you have one near you specialist in musckuloskelatal problems so even though it's the toe only, maybe they can help or there is always a podiatrist ....

good fortune

TXcousin
If your uric acid is 10.9, and your toe hurts, it's gout.

kay_97204
Try taking organic apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons mixed in a cup of cranberry or any liquid. If it really is gout then this will help stop the pain and prevent gout flareups. My father suffered for about 2 years from gout and my in my internet research I found many people use organic ACV and it really helps. Get the "Braggs" brand buy it at any health food store like "Henry's" for under about $ 3. BTW my father started drinking ACV 2 years ago and still hasn't had any flareups :) Check this site earthclinic.com.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Gout - information, symptoms and treatments. Googout.info health information factsheet - advice on gout and its symptoms, causes and treatment, plus prevention through diet.

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