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According to UpToDate, gout attacks are most intense within 12 to 24 hours of commencing, but noticeable symptoms last longer. Gout attacks typically begin to improve after reaching peak intensity with recovery times estimated at several days to several weeks. Continue Reading.
There's nothing you can do to stop an attack once it starts, but you can ease some of the symptoms at home. Warning Signs of a Gout Flare-Up. Some people with gout, also known as gouty arthritis, say an attack begins with a burning, itching, or tingling feeling in a joint maybe an hour or two before the flare-up starts. The joint may feel a little stiff or a bit sore. Not long after, the telltale signs of gout begin. If you get repeated attacks, you'll learn your body's signals that one is about to begin. Sometimes, people with gout have no early signs that a flare is about to start. They may just wake up in the middle of the night with a very painful joint.