Sore middle toe, not swollen, just sensitive - any ideas

[Postdog]

I am due to see my doctor anyway so I will mention it then, but it is particularly painful today and I am just wondering if anyone might have an inkling of what is wrong. In the pub lunchtime, Gout was mentioned as a possiblilty, but it is only in this toe.

It isn't painful as such, only when pressure is felt against it, but that said, I am always "aware" of it, if you get my drift. The pain is akin to what you get when your fingers or toes are very cold - you know the toe or whatever is there but it just feels numb.

Any ideas anyone?

[Breezy23]

Don't think it sounds like gout 'cos I'm a gout sufferer and whilst it affects one joint, not only is it normally the big toe first but it feels hot, also the area appears red and shiny. I think the way I would describe gout is agonising and I don't get that immediate impression from your description. Maybe an infection or poor circulation to that toe. Good luck anyway with the docs, let us know how you get on.

[Postdog]

Ta for the answer. I have seen the doctor but still don't know. Wouldn't you know it, the symptons went bu the time I saw him. I dinno if it was gout or not (part of the problem says it was, but another part no). Anyway, I applied ibuprofen gel and it went, so hopefully, end of problem.