Gout toe is a way of describing a gout attack in the big toe. Around 90% of gout victims have gout toe, but, the symptoms of gout can appear in other joints like the ankle, heel, knee, elbow, hand, etc. A first time gout toe sufferer is highly likely to suffer other gout attacks and these can appear in other joints. And if these gout attacks happen on a regular basis, permanent joint damage can be the result. So the key here is to get relief from your gout symptoms now, and at the same time, prevent further gout attacks (whether in the big toe, ankle or knee etc.) from recurring down the line.
The symptoms of gout (redness, swelling, inflammation, warmth, sensitivity, and, agonizing pain) are caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints (mostly the big toe as described above). Uric acid itself is the outcome of the breakdown of chemical compounds called 'purines' which are naturally found in the cells of our bodies, and, in much of our foods. So the strategy is obvious: less purines > less uric acid > less uric acid crystals > less chance of gout toe, or any in other location.
An obvious thing to tackle is food that has high levels of purines. In other words, if you can avoid these types of foods you can reduce your purine intake. Typical foods in this category to avoid are; game, red meats, liver, kidneys, heart, broth, poultry, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, legumes, and, although it's not a food, alcohol (especially beer).
An effective diet is the foundation of your ongoing natural treatment for gout toe, but there are so many other things to take into account for a natural gout prevention remedy, without the nasty side-effects of drug-based treatments. And, if you are suffering in agony right now, you also need to get relief as quickly as possible. So you should be looking for both speed and longevity, i.e. get rid of your pain now, and, start on your preventative treatment at the same time.
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