I woke Tuesday night to pain in my right big toe. Progressively my toe has gotten more swollen and reddish purple. I went to see the doctor Thursday due to the pain and she says I have gout. I do not understand this. I do not eat red meat, shellfish, do not drink alcohol. No history of it in my family. Now tonight my finger joints are swelling and showing bruises on my left hand. Bad enough I had to take my wedding ring off. Is this another sign of gout?
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