[header] How to deal with gout in ankles with fsgs [title] Elevate the painful joint. [step] In doing so, gravity will help to reduce the inflammation of the ankle as the blood slowly drains from the inflamed area. The minimum elevation needed is 30 degrees over a period of one hour, so that all the blood will circulate back towards the heart. 
[title] Avoid putting pressure on the painful joint. [step] The patient should try to keep their feet off the ground for as long as possible, until the pain and swelling subsides.