[Girish Kumar]

I am going to meet my primary care physician and ask the questions, will revert back with his answers. Also I got an appt(end of december) with a Rhuematologist with clinical experience in Gout.

I have got the EasyTouch Meter & have stopped Uloric and will be on Cherry Juice until my appt with the doctor.

Thanks,
Girish

[Girish Kumar]

Keith – Thank you. I really value the advice from the Guru himself.

My concern regarding Uloric is not the price but just one single factor and that is SIDE EFFECTS OF Uloric compared to Allopurinol. Moreso, because my liver is getting effected, I think I should not be on uloric.

Girish

[Girish Kumar]

My name is Girish (Age 37yrs) of Indian origin from Philly. I had Gout in my big toe in July 2012 with an Uric acid level of 9.6 mg/DL.

I was prescribed Uloric (40mg) by my primary care physician and that reduced my Uric acid to 5.6 mg/DL. But I am having liver function side effects.

1. Was it right for my primary care doctor to have prescribed Uloric over Allopurinol?
2. I plan to Consult a Rheumatologist? Does anybody have a recommendation for Philly or Tristate area?
3. I was planning to avoid the pills for a month and try cherry juice? Now cherry juice is of 2 types ( tart and sweet), which one is recommended?

Thanks,
Girish

[Girish Kumar]

So what’s the recommendation for Uric acid test meter. Which one should I buy, the EasyTouch Meter or the UASure meter?

Thanks,
Girish

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