Toe Problem

[gettinblurry]

When I curl my big toe with the foot extended (sorta 'pointing' with the foot if that makes sense) I get an intense burning sensation in the knuckle.
I figured it would go away in time, but I've had it for a few weeks now.
It's no biggie, just wondered if it sounds familiar?

[Buenchico]

My guess is that it's the first sign of . . .
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gout/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
(If you think that I might be right, see the links in black, i.e. 'Diagnosis', 'Treatment, etc)

[shoota]

Or 'screwmatics' as my dear departed mother used to call Rheumatoid Arthritis.....

[Sqad]

No nothing familiar.

I assume that the pain is only there when you move your toe and not present all the time?

I assume that it is not red and swollen.

Just monitor the situation.

[anneasquith]

my money is on gout. :)

[Sqad]

anne...you like throwing your money away ....do you?....;-)

[tonyav]

Leave it out sqad, she's a Scot !.

[Sqad]

tony........I know!......I know!

[tonyav]

;-)

[anneasquith]

I saw that !!!!!!!!! excuse me gb.

[gettinblurry]

Thanks for the replies - and sorry it's taken me a while to respond.
Wouldn't you know it, been putting up with it for weeks, finally ask for advice, and it disappears. Other than a painful joint, none of the symptoms seem to to suggest gout - and Sqad's assumptions are spot on.
If it comes back I'll get it looked at.
Cheers all.
Blurry