Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
It sounds like it could well be gout. Especially if the pain is intense and comes and goes. But the only way to be sure is for a Doctor to take some synovial fluids from the area in question. An anti-inflammatory injection is likely to help, although not completely stop the pain.
I suppose its about time I joined a local doctors, I have been here 16 odd years now

Cheers for the heads-up