I have gout and when it flares up it is the worst. I am in serious foot pain for anywhere from a week to a month or longer. Currently I'm dealing with a buildup

I have gout and when it flares up it is the worst. I am in serious foot pain for anywhere from a week to a month or longer. Currently I'm dealing with a buildup of gouty tophi on my heel that has been there for a few years and finally surfacing and causing real issues. I thought it was just a callous from walking with flip flops for too long or something, but nope, just more gout coming around to ruin my days. It is very depressing that, on top of the pain, I feel like I'm constantly making excuses why I can't do things with my family. Often times I will "power through it" and just make things worse. Nowadays I am quick to get on my crutches and keep my foot elevated at any hint of a flare up. I did not know of Eric but can certainly understand taking too much Tylenol for foot pain.