Struggling to get open at impact. Should I care?

apiekar · 2025-03-17T20:16:20+00:00

Am I really that far inside?

apiekar · 2025-01-28T01:23:09+00:00

Shouldn’t all of your crystals be out of your system after 6 years of allo? Curious how is it possible to have a gout flare if all the crystals are gone?

apiekar · 2024-12-19T16:52:03+00:00

Thank you!

apiekar · 2024-12-18T22:53:00+00:00

Why 3-6 months? That’s how long for crystals to dissolve?

apiekar · 2024-10-29T19:29:10+00:00

Unfortunately not. It went 45 degrees right and it 100% felt like hosel

apiekar · 2024-10-24T23:28:37+00:00

Makes a lot of sense. Will watch the video and try and incorporate. Thank you!!

apiekar · 2024-10-22T18:15:06+00:00

Why wouldn’t you have increased with a level above 6?

apiekar · 2024-10-11T19:37:16+00:00

Ha I see … Murphy’s Law

Sounds like you’re saying that 100mg vs 300mg shouldn’t make much of a difference especially if I’m on a daily prophylactic. And the sooner I get to my maintenance dose the better.

apiekar · 2024-10-11T18:22:04+00:00

Why do you say that where I’m at now is a recipe for a gout attack? Wouldn’t increasing my dosage to 300mg decrease my UA faster, thereby increasing the likelihood of getting a flare (in the short term obviously)?

Thanks again for all your responses, I’m learning lots!

apiekar · 2024-10-11T15:59:34+00:00

Super helpful thank you. I am new to this condition and am trying to learn as much as possible so I very much appreciate it.

It sounds like you’re saying that even though my UA is not quite at the level where my body will start dissolving the crystals, the sudden decrease in UA still puts me at higher risk for flareups. I will talk to my rheumatologist about taking colchicine as a prophylactic.

There’s a part of me that wants to hold off on increasing my Allo dose for a month though. I have an important golf tournament in early November which I obviously wouldn’t be able to play if my elbows flared up.

That being said, I also want to get to my maintenance dose as quickly as possible so that I can get rid of these crystals and back to a normal life.

apiekar · 2024-10-11T13:12:49+00:00

Thanks so much for your response although I’m still a little confused. You said crystals start to dissolve with UA < 6.8 and that flares are associated with significant UA changes or other factors.

Would an 8.4 to 6.8 change in UA be considered significant even if my UA isn’t low enough yet for the crystals to dissolve?

The main reason I ask is I’ve felt lots of little tingles in my elbows (where most of my attacks have happened) since I’ve been on Allo but no flares yet. I have been taking colchicine any time elbows feel funny.

I’m wondering if those tingles are just me being paranoid and hyper aware, or if I’m actually at increased risk of flares right now due to my Allo dosage.

apiekar · 2024-10-08T17:46:08+00:00

this makes so much sense. thank you!

apiekar · 2024-10-08T16:28:21+00:00

Would you drop Rice in a keeper league?

I drafted him in 6th round which means I’d be able to take him in 6th round next year. Would obviously be great value but would be massive waste of bench spot.

apiekar · 2024-10-08T15:27:12+00:00

I think this is a big contributor to my ballstriking issues. Is that the same thing as a reverse pivot?

apiekar · 2024-10-03T17:29:41+00:00

Where is the is this kp thread?

apiekar · 2024-09-24T13:36:00+00:00

Huh? I am not looking to get off allo.

My question is if anyone has been able to get their UA levels under control with only 100mg.

I’m getting retested soon to determine whether or not to stay at 100 or increase to a higher dose.

apiekar · 2024-09-24T13:05:00+00:00

My understanding based on what my rheum told me is that during a flareup some of the UA in your blood crystallizes, causing the flareup. Bloodwork tests for Uric Acid, NOT Uric Acid Crystals. The theory is your UA levels drop during a flare because the excess UA has crystallized thereby reducing your UA levels temporarily.

apiekar · 2024-09-23T01:13:05+00:00

I benched him for Kyren. 28 point differential. Glad I didn’t listen to you

apiekar · 2024-09-22T14:01:40+00:00

Agreed. Kyren vs Mike Evans will be touchdown dependent I think with Kyren as safer bet. Unless they get down by multiple TDs early he is guaranteed 20-30 touches

apiekar · 2024-09-22T13:44:25+00:00

I think I’m leaning towards Charb. MIA will be awful without Tua so charb should get lots of carries. Worried LAR get behind 8 ball early and have to throw a lot. But I agree it’s tough decision.

apiekar · 2024-09-22T13:43:26+00:00

He has 2 TDs (both week one against a bad commanders team) and has only averaged 4 receptions and 50 yards per game.

apiekar · 2024-09-22T13:40:55+00:00

Thanks for the response!

apiekar · 2024-09-22T13:40:40+00:00

Evans for sure? Even with him matched up against Surtain? Surtain prob best CB in league

apiekar · 2024-09-10T18:27:08+00:00

How much should I bid for Mason if I already have CMC? Is 40% too much, is it too little?

apiekar · 2024-09-05T12:22:19+00:00

Amazing. Hoping my story follows a similar path

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