Almost daily at no specific time, or what I have done, my left big toe starts to hurt. It is a severe stabbing type pain, that goes almost as quickly as it starts. I have been checked for gout, my numbers are within the normal range but on the high end. I try to drink plenty of water and cranberry juice, and avoid a lot of protein each day. Any suggestions as to what it is and/or what I need to do. thanks, Ellen