10 Symptoms of Gout
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Symptom #5: Pain At Night
If you have had a gout attack, it is not uncommon to have another one within the year. A common time for gout pain is at night, while asleep. People with gout may find themselves waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain, inhibiting them from being able to sleep soundly and peacefully. The gout attack may strike at any time but it is common to suffer from it at night.
If you suffer from a gout attack, the pain can be amplified by movement, rubbing, or even just crossing your legs. Even the slightest contact from the person next to you moving the bed sheets can cause the pain to exaggerate. Walking or standing may be so painful that you may want to lay in bed, however lying in bed can be just as severe.
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