I have been having severe pain in my great tow for several years now.  It is worse at times - the more activity on it, the worse it is.  Recently I have been having a similar paoin in the joint of my pointer finger on my right hand.  It has not progressed to the level of pain I am in with my toe, but I distinclty remember this is how it started.  The doc has said the toe was gaut - after meds and finally some tests - it is NOT.  The he decided it is arthritis and their is nothing I can do - he told me to just stay off it....have you tried staying off your toe - you walk on it everyday.  I am starting to research on my own - see if the two could be connected and try to see if their may be an answer.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.

thanks!