Gout Pain Compared to the Pain of Childbirth
Think you know what pain is? Until you’ve suffered gout symptoms you have no idea. People who have not had gout cannot understand that someone in the middle of an attack is in truly incredible pain. Just take a look on the forums – and see how many people jokingly ask about amputation as a treatment for gout. I can tell you that they are only half-joking. Amputation can seem like a really good option when you are suffering.
The pain has been compared to childbirth – it’s that painful. And it’s not just men saying this, I’ve heard women – mothers – say the same thing. It’s like having someone cutting you with razor blades while burning you with a branding iron at the same time.
Even a vibration in a room, like someone walking by, is enough to cause pain. If someone knocks your chair you will know about it! Do not ever underestimate the amount of pain gout can cause.