A common question every gout sufferer asks when experiencing a gout attack is: “Should I walk with gout?”, fearing that physical activity will make their pain worse. This article examines how walking and exercise are related to gout.
Let’s dive in!
Is it better to walk or rest with gout?
Gout patients are often hesitant to walk or do any other physical activity, not knowing whether it will improve or worsen their condition.
The answer is that there is a difference between what you should do during a gout attack, as opposed to after a gout attack.
A gout attack (or gout flare) is a stage of gout when inflammation in the body is highest and signs of gout are most noticeable. A gout attack usually affects the big toe first. It is characterized by the following signs and symptoms in the affected joints:
- Severe pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Increased warmth
- Decreased ability to move
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