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Jefferson
 
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Peter G. (Bigbird) wrote:

> Hi Jack,
>
> If you've reduced carbs and have the genetic tendency, Gout is likely the
> result. I've had it since last December but my kidney function tests come
> out fine. My doc says it's the reduced carb and weight loss doing it. IIRC,
> part of the fat metabolism process during weight loss produces uric acid
> above what your body would normally have to handle. The allopurinol is a
> common first step, I'm on 300mg/da.
>


I have been on 300 mg/d of allopurinol for over 40 years. The worst
effects have been on my left big toe. My last uric acid test result
was 3.6 mg/dl. Allopurinol can be an effective therapy. Back in 1964
I tried to use diet and may have only eaten a pound of meat in a year.

Frank