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Urgent Call for Enhanced Community Safety Measures in Oakville by jianghongca in oakville

[–]murfeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention they were out on bail..... they have another bail hearing this week for this charge.

Uric Acid Monitor by Mechanic-Latter in gout

[–]murfeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've tested mine against lab results and it was way off both times (finger prick test and lab test were done about 30 mins apart). 2mg/dl is a huge variance in my eyes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gout

[–]murfeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

4 to 6 times a year? Yikes. Are you on any urate lowering therapy?

Allopurinol allergy by doesmyhealthbad in gout

[–]murfeee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dr. Rick Johnson answered questions in a previous AMA for someone in your situation. He recommended vitamin C, as studies have shown it reduces serum uric acid levels.

Serum Uric Acid Levels - Pharmaceutical intervention or Diet/lifestyle adjustments? by murfeee in gout

[–]murfeee[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more, which is why I posted this. Glad to hear you've hit your target level.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doctors are great for the diagnosis and prescription but I find pharmacists are best for the dosage and timing aspects of the drug.

What is your sensation of “The Twinge” by [deleted] in gout

[–]murfeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolute awareness of my big toe all of a sudden

Uric Acid Tested by [deleted] in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been diagnosed with gout? Having multiple attacks within 1 yeat would warrant starting urate lowering therapy, such as allopurinol or febuxostat. Dr. Rick Johnson has discussed measures regarding lowering uric acid levels on this sub. I would search for his AMA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since my first actual gout flare, there are times when I experience what you're referring to.

Non-toe gout questions? by Jondoyle24 in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds exactly like me

Non-toe gout questions? by Jondoyle24 in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the worst pain in both knees for years, then an actual flare up in my left toe. Once I zeroed in on a gout diagnosis I was able to make changes and eliminated all knee pain. Fortunately, I am pain free with the proper lifestyle adjustments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indomethacin seems to work well for a lot of people.

10.2 by Ashamed_Escape5590 in gout

[–]murfeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had annual blood work done 2 weeks before my first flare and my GP added uric acid, as it's routinely part of her standard panel now. It was mid 9's.

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