5. Increased pain at night
Those who suffer from gout often experience an increased amount of pain at night. Many people who have gout report that they feel fine during the day, but they may wake up in the middle of the night as a result of the onset of excruciating pain in the joints that are affected by the buildup of uric acid.
When pain is experienced at night, it can be difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. If you share the bed with someone else, even the slightest contact with that person could cause a significant amount of pain. The weight of your sheets may even cause a significant amount of pain. Simply lying in your bed may even cause severe pain.