You can also try acetaminophen if your pain is not too severe. Follow dosing recommendations on the bottle. Your doctor may also prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to help with gout pain.

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in one or more of your joints. These attacks happen suddenly when there's a buildup of uric acid, a chemical found ...

If your pain isn't too bad ... lower or minimize uric acid is to follow your gout treatment plan. Take the gout medication prescribed by your doctor as soon as you notice the first gout symptoms.