Gout in Big Toe - Mitigating Pain and Increasing Mobility
Acute Gout - What I have found that has really helped with pain and being able to put on shoes to walk outside. This may not work for everyone, but if it may help some of you until your gout attack dissipates, especially if you need to walk your dog.
Supplies:
Copper pipe insulation: Comes in varying inner diameters and can be bought from most hardware stores. 3/4" Inner diameter worked for me and I cut a 1/2" - 5/8" with to make my toe-donut
North Face Thermoball booties: Very comfortable that will expand to accommodate the additional with using the donut and it has a rubber bottom to be able to walk outside. http://bit.ly/2S4ObYx
Old Sorel winter boots that have a removable felt liner: I bought mine from eBay for $30. Once you remove the liner, there is a huge amount of room to slide in your painful foot.
Gel or rubber inserts for work or athletic shoes: Any will do that has a good amount of cushion.
Sheepskin inserts: Really makes the inner sole of Sorel boot comfortable for your foot, https://amzn.to/2SVbhFo