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I bought my Easy Touch
GU, Uric Acid Meter several years ago. Although, I do not believe it is as
accurate and reliable as a test performed at the doctor’s office, I still
believe it is a reliable guide that helps in planning menus and
activities.
During gout attacks, I
observed variances in my levels as well. Although, my levels were higher than
normal, they still varied through-out the day. What I found most interesting
was that as my gout attack wore on, my uric acid levels went back to the normal
range, but I was still in pain. This helped me realize once the uric acid
crystals developed in my toe, I had to maintain a low uric acid level for days
sometimes weeks for the uric acid crystal to dissolve. If I ate any moderate /
high purine foods, it didn't allow the crystals to dissolve as quickly.
I use my meter as a
guide. If I think I might be at risk of having gout, I check my blood. If the
meter reads that my uric acid is greater than 7mg, I avoid the steak and beer,
and have chicken and water instead. If it is within range, particularly below
5mg, I might have a couple of shrimp or a steak but I do not over-indulge.
Since Allopurinol does not work for me, I watch my diet and monitor my blood
levels. You can read my post on my experience with Allopurinol at Is Allopurinol Good .
Male : 3 ~ 7.2 mg/dL
(179 ~ 428 umol/L)
Female : 2 ~ 6 mg/dL
(119 ~ 357 umol/L)
I believe the uric acid
meter is worth the investment. I learned a lot about how uric acid works in my
blood. My doctor confirmed that uric acid levels can fluctuate. When I compared
the results from the meter to the result from the lab, they were not exact but
close enough. I purchase my refills through Amazon and find them a bit
expensive so I do not test as much as I did in the beginning. There is a bit of
a wait to receive the refills so I hopefully that will improve in the
future.
I would enjoy hearing experiences with your Uric Acid Meter.
