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Does damp effect gout?
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No: But cold weather can potentially cause gouty crystal proliferation. That would be around distal joints like your big toe.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Coldness effects : Gout. Gout pain will increase with coldness. As the uric acid crystals will remain. Warming up the foot can possibly help the crystals dissolve.
Answered 12/31/2016
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