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Thanks for the comment Trev, ?it seems to be general gist of things in here ? get on the meds full time asap ? .? So i'm making the doc apt. for another blood test and to get put on/discuss the allo solution for going forward.? If I summarize all this correctly, I can expect to be able to enjoy most all foods again, but in moderation.? Would that be correct?? I've only read a portion of the posts, but am trying to get through them all over the next week. So hopefully not asking stupid questions in the interm.

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Oh yeah, i also ordered a home kit for monitoring levels.? Went with a different one than on the link #7, found one that did the glucose and uric acid as well as cholesterall.? May as well keep track of everything starting now, no such thing as too much information.

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Keith, first off hello, i'm a neubie in here and to gout.? I had my first attack nov 09 but even though i was told gout i put it off on a foot injury due to over exertion on a treadmill.? Now that i've had a definite 2nd attack about 4 weeks back now, i'm quite on edge and am re-educating myself on the subject.? I must say there is a lot and i'm sure you know it.. but a lot of useless and conflicting information out there, that makes one think that you almost have to find your own way and take all information with consideration.? Seems Sushi was my trigger, trying to eat healthy to lose some weight and kaboom?.. attack#2.? Anyways, with respect to your comment about getting “Regular uric acid checks”,? i'm seriously considering the purchase of a meter to show my uric acid level.? I figure i would use it a couple of times of week and at least once as a minimum.? I'm very much freaked out about this and accepting the fact that i have this is difficult, but i'm going to just man up and start making some very serious changes.. Up to now i've drank beer like water, so am currently looking for a new drink…. trying the smoothie path.. but , when you want something fast it's a pain.? Water has become a huge part of my daily drink now.. up to at least 8 8oz's a day now minimum, so one step at a time.? Part of the reason i'm considering a meter also is that i don't want to go on the meds, but want to be able to have a good idea of exactly where i'm at and to be able to modify my diet as required.? Hot wings and Beer no more.. well not every day, and maybe only once every two weeks untill i figure out if i can get away with it.? I found your comment about cherries interesting, as i've taken to drinking about 4 oz's of tart cherry juice in the morning an evening now to try to help neutralize acid in my system.? I also read somewhere that i could use lemon in water to achieve this any comments.? I know i should no use the store bought lemon bulbs which have a preservative in them that not's supposed to be healthy, so i gues i have to squeeze lemons.. any other suggestions on this would be apprciated.? ok so back to the meter question,? i was thinking of getting one that will do uric acid , blood glucose and cholesteral, i'm 47 now and figure if i'm going to stab myself i may as well get as much info out of it as possible.? Any comments, suggestions and or recommendations for a quality meter, (i'm the guy who buys good tools so they last – i don't want to buy something based on price alone, cheap usually means less accuracy and longevity in such equipment)? But i have no idea which unit to get or who the manufacturers are in this area.? Please help.? Thanks for any an all comments in advance

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