i feel your pain i just got back from the doctor after a blood drawn on saturday. They confirmed I have gout with a level of 11. My foot is swollen and i can walk on it. I have missed a day of work now and my boss told me to get better and to not show up tomorrow. The doctor gave me 2 different types of meds for it but hasnt help yet. I have been taking them for 2 days now. I feel your pain and like the other posts said get your blood tested.