Best Socks for Gout

 

1. Should I wear socks with gout?

Keep yourself warm by donning thick clothes and socks. Avoid exposing your feet to the cold, as gout often affects the big toe.

2. Is compression bad for gout?

As long as the pain isn't too extreme, a cold compression or ice pack applied gently to the area can help ease the inflammation. For the most effective treatment, ice the joint for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day and keep the affected area elevated. Another trigger for gout is stress.

3. Does wearing socks help with gout?

Treating gout

We recommend wearing socks for gout to reduce the likelihood of flares such as wearing warm socks and keeping your feet warm, staying active (when you don't have a flare) to help other contributing factors to gout such as obesity, stress and diabetes.

4. Does keeping feet elevated help gout?

“When in a gout flare, even the pressure of a bed sheet can be extremely painful,” Dr. Iversen says. “Most patients feel better by elevating their feet and resting” — and that's okay.

5. Is gout better kept warm or cold?

Research shows that ice is particularly soothing for gout; if you're dealing with a different type of arthritis, a heating pad may be a better choice. Some people also say that eating cherries or drinking tart cherry juice helps during a gout flare.