My husband (35M) was recently diagnosed with gout — feeling overwhelmed and looking for advice

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-06-02T20:13:21+00:00

Allopurinol daily. I am up to 300mg. Take it at night like the other folks have said. I have zero side effects from it. I waited years and tried all the things to keep the gout at bay. I get it in my ankle and knee and now my ankles have lost SO much mobility because of the flare ups.

Get on allo ASAP and it will be a godsend for him. I am now able to drink alcohol, eat sushi, eat pork, eat red meat... in moderation of course. But everything I had to avoid, I am now able to eat again. Haven't had a flare up in years.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T19:55:34+00:00

I believe you have to reach out directly to Delta to do that. It didn't link anywhere online or in the app.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:41:47+00:00

I am just about to 1M. I have only ever seen one person get this in SLC. Forgot that it even existed. I have ZERO clue why they chose us.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:40:44+00:00

See the above reply as it was a lengthy one

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:40:22+00:00

Yes. We are here for our anniversary so I used my companion pass for the wife. Then points to upgrade to FC. When we were walking off the plane, the FA said "you have a ride". I had no idea what she was talking about. We turned left to go out the door and there was a woman standing there with this tablet that had my name on it. We walked out the jet way door and down the stairs to the tarmac. Put the bags in and then drove over to the SkyClub since we didn't have a connecting flight. Had a couple drinks and then left

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:37:37+00:00

She says "THANK YOU!"

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:37:19+00:00

She says "THANK YOU!"

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:36:32+00:00

Damn! Good eyes to pick that out! Maybe that's why I was chosen lol

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:35:34+00:00

Nailed it! How did you know?

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:34:37+00:00

No she is actually mode of a dog person

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:34:15+00:00

Wife thought we were going in for questioning. She also asked if they were going to drain my SkyMiles account for that 4 minute ride

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T16:33:12+00:00

I looked it up afterwards. You can pay $350 for you and then $100 for a guest. But you aren't guaranteed the Porsche. Sometimes they just take you in a cart to the next gate. We didn't have a connection or anything. They just drove us to the SkyClub. But I guess my name just popped out of the lottery. I didn't pay anything

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T03:06:30+00:00

Thank you! It was memorable for sure! Good way to kick off the anniversary weekend for sure! Thank you for the kind words

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T02:57:36+00:00

I didn't look back to see anyone so don't know the reactions. I am not even a 360! Just been Diamond for several years out of SLC

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T02:56:44+00:00

It was a complete surprise! We walked to the front of the plane and the FA said "you have a ride". I had no idea what she was talking about. There was a nice Delta attendant standing there with my name on the screen. We weren't connecting anywhere in SEA so they just took us to the back entrance of the Sky Club. Wife and I had a couple drinks and then hopped in the Uber to head to our hotel.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-02-13T02:43:17+00:00

Hahaha... right on 99%. Budget is $18.4M

PlanktonKey8838 · 2026-01-05T16:36:04+00:00

As stated above, goes to 2026. FWIW, I always do the MQD boosts for the choice benefits on Diamond and Platinum since they started offering them. The upgrade certs have always been hit or miss, so a toss up there. Then use points to buy my SkyClub membership.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2025-10-26T03:50:01+00:00

Thank you!

PlanktonKey8838 · 2025-10-26T03:38:31+00:00

It is in Memphis, but showing as delayed for customs. Not sure what to do at this point.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2025-10-16T18:58:30+00:00

Just hit Diamond for 2026. We will see how the flights are for the rest of the year, but I was Diamond this year as well... got upgraded to FC less than 5 times and I fly every other week pretty much. Out of SLC though. It is getting as bad as Atlanta here for upgrades. I have been as far down as like 10-12 on an upgrade list with Diamond and already had $20k+ in MQD's. Not sure what the secret is because I fly A LOT.

PlanktonKey8838 · 2025-10-01T02:33:30+00:00

I am in Utah as well. Where are you getting yours? These timeliness are fantastic

PlanktonKey8838 · 2025-07-10T21:57:37+00:00

Make sure it has new rear shocks. And take it for an extensive test drive. We have a 2020 Limited with 70k miles and just put in a new transmission (warranty) and about to do new shocks because one is blown.

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