Why Do You Get Gout in Your Big Toe?

Do you have gout in your big toe? Here is the interesting reason why, and what you can do about it.

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Timestamps
0:00 What is gout?
0:24 What causes gout?
2:30 What causes gout in the big toe?
3:25 Natural remedies for gout
5:13 Fasting can increase uric acid
5:55 Share your success story!

Today we’re going to talk about what could cause gout in your big toe. Gout is a situation where you have uric acid crystals that are depositing in certain joints, causing pain.

Researchers have difficulty understanding what causes gout because the minority of people with gout attacks have high uric acid. Most gout attacks occur when people have normal levels of uric acid.

The uric acid crystals are also not in the area of inflammation. They believe the immune system is reacting to the uric acid crystals and then creating inflammation.

People with gout typically have a difficult time eliminating uric acid from the kidney. This could be from various things, including weak kidneys, diabetes, and insulin resistance.

Gout attacks also typically occur at night after consuming certain things, such as:
• Alcohol (especially beer)
• Meat
• Seafood
• Organ meats
• Fructose

The uric acid crystals that are depositing in the body are dependent on pH and temperature. If your pH is too acidic or your temperature is a little cooler, you may get more gout flare-ups. Your toes are typically the coldest part of your body.

Potential remedies for gout:
1. Celery
2. Coffee (only 1 cup in the morning per day)
3. Tart cherry
4. Lemon
5. Consume more vegetables and keep your protein moderate

Fasting can increase uric acid. When you fast, you recycle certain proteins, which can increase uric acid. But, uric acid is actually one of the most powerful antioxidants in the blood. As your fasting, you’re increasing uric acid to act as one of the antioxidants in the healing process.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain the potential cause of gout in the big toe and what you can do for gout.

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[IndelibleHD]

My dad has dealt with this for quite some time and now myself in my 40's. Liked and subscribed. Thank you Dr.

[roweenie]

I’m 58 and have had gout since I was in my 20s. Since I *really* don’t like to take meds, I’ve tried EVERYTHING (diet, supplements, you name it) to lower my uric acid levels and stop the flare-ups. I lowered the level a little, but not enough to stop the attacks. Truth is, none of it worked, and I was getting to the point that I was having flare-ups in other joints, and developing kidney stones.

I’ve also been doing IF and keto for the last 3+ years, and I’m gluten free for 5+ years, after a diagnosis of coeliac disease. I also don’t drink alcohol.

I hate to say it, but the only thing that works for me is allopurinal - 🥺 I haven’t had a flare since I’ve been taking it (about 1 1/2 years now).

I appreciate the effort to try and solve things without drugs, and I’m not trying to discourage anyone from using a natural route, but there *are* times where there is just no other option, and unfortunately it took me way too long to learn that.

[fidelcatsro]

excerpts of this great episode:
Potential remedies for gout:
1. Celery
2. Coffee (only 1 cup in the morning per day)
3. Tart cherry
4. Lemon
5. Consume more vegetables and keep your protein moderate

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I don’t have gout but I have brothers so it’s shown to be hereditary so your videos keep me in the know and help me be pro active…Thanks Dr.Berg

[anselb]

I have had gout twice in my life, both times after eating a Walmart shrimp ring (from Vietnam)! Consuming all the cherries I could eat solved the issue within a day or two. It is difficult to explain to someone how painful the big toe can be and how NOTHING will bend it!

[lightworker]

Celery tincture is utterly amazing. It has cleared up extreme attacks of gout for my grandad within a week.

[ericrolland]

Been on your program for just shy of 45 days and thanks to just the clean eating, my gout has all but gone away and now I know how I got it in the first place! Those of you struggling, just stick with it. Fight through the plateau and resist the cravings. This is more than just about healthy eating. It is about regaining control over your life. Not a much better feeling than resisting temptation and seeing the results on the scale the next morning.

[tmlenn]

several years ago when i figured out that i needed to stop regular milk, cheese etc because of diarrhea, a side benefit was that my gout went away ! so at least for some people, dairy products might cause gout.

[DrunkenRhinoceros]

Currently dealing with Gout pain. I've taken celery seed, tart cherry, acv and advil, hoping to get the inflammation down. I've always believed it to come from some imbalance with food I've eaten. Gout is one painful condition that is beyond understanding for those that have never experienced it, to where even a sheet laying over the toe causes serious pain. Gout sucks.

[lauriewarner]

Thank you, my husband has surrendered all his life. As he ages his diet, has become better and more consistent, but he gets more outbreaks. You have shed some light on maybe why. No one has any answers, but we still search.

[zimnizzle]

I am forwarding this to my dad, who has had success with tart cherry, but does not know about celery and some of the other things you’ve mentioned. Thanks so much for all your informative videos. YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED.

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[dolorestate]

I am glad you mentioned fasting, because most times when I would get gout, only in my left big toe, about 90% of the time I worked get it after fasting. I have been taking allopurinol, and never get it anymore, although I know 🍒 cherries are the answer.

[dmitrysuspitsyn]

Wow. This short clip gave me more information and very specialized info for gout to know than hours of videos I have watched before. Brilliant content and Thank you Dr Berg

[craigherselman]

I had gout a few weeks ago, was told to drink apple cider vinegar every day and it worked like charm.

[vickieturner]

I always recommended the tart cherries to people with gout for over 30 years. This remedy was ALWAYS successful within minutes. Everyone was extremely grateful! Thankfully, I've never had gout!