I've only had it once. It was triggered by a colonoscopy and then eating a lot of red meat later in the day. I woke up the next day with my big toe on fire. I did some reading and figured out it had to be gout, and that I would probably get over the first attack fairly soon, so I never went to a Dr. That was a few months back, and I'm thankful it hasn't hit again.

I've been living in constant pain for about 5 years now, but the gout is among the worst I've ever experienced. Prayers for all of you dealing with it.