[Shanny]

And he's taking me off the statin!!!! My lipids had improved even more this time, but when I first asked, he fussed a little like he didn't want me to stop them. But he looked at my chart & saw I take only 20mg anyhow, and decided I prob'ly CAN get along without!

The trade-off is that I have to start allopurinol after all. He took pains to explain that we aren't just heading off another gout attack, but are preserving kidney function all the way around. He hadn't ordered a uric acid test this time, so dunno if it's still hanging at 8mg/dl or not. And my GFR is still a little low, so I'll acquiesce on this one.

And of course, any old codger who walks through the door this time of year is gonna get a flu shot, like it or not! heheh. So we both got our flu shots. All in all, it was worth the trip!

 

[Joshua Shorter]

That is excellent news. Congratulations!

 

[foxl]

Excellent. And allopurinol is pretty innocuous, from what I have read!

 

[Nagesh Rao]

And he's taking me off the statin!!!! My lipids had improved even more this time, but when I first asked, he fussed a little like he didn't want me to stop them. But he looked at my chart & saw I take only 20mg anyhow, and decided I prob'ly CAN get along without!

The trade-off is that I have to start allopurinol after all. He took pains to explain that we aren't just heading off another gout attack, but are preserving kidney function all the way around. He hadn't ordered a uric acid test this time, so dunno if it's still hanging at 8mg/dl or not. And my GFR is still a little low, so I'll acquiesce on this one.

And of course, any old codger who walks through the door this time of year is gonna get a flu shot, like it or not! heheh. So we both got our flu shots. All in all, it was worth the trip!

Shanny,
There is enough evidence that Statins do protect the heart. There is therefore no need to stop the 20 mg you are on [I assume it is Rosuvastatin which is the best]. I am glad you are starting on Allopurinol. It is much better than going on to Colchicine for an acute attack which will affect your renal function. Great news all around, but do not stop the statins.

 

[espresso]

Yayyyyy, Shanny!

 

[ThoseBackPages]

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[Philly Bud]

I saw my Endocrinologist today.

Neither he nor I were happy with my "progress" (lack of it, that is.)

 

[Shanny]

I saw my Endocrinologist today.

Neither he nor I were happy with my "progress" (lack of it, that is.)

Well Buddy, your next visit will be better, doncha think? We'll help you!

 

[breezeonby]

And he's taking me off the statin!!!! My lipids had improved even more this time, but when I first asked, he fussed a little like he didn't want me to stop them. But he looked at my chart & saw I take only 20mg anyhow, and decided I prob'ly CAN get along without!

The trade-off is that I have to start allopurinol after all. He took pains to explain that we aren't just heading off another gout attack, but are preserving kidney function all the way around. He hadn't ordered a uric acid test this time, so dunno if it's still hanging at 8mg/dl or not. And my GFR is still a little low, so I'll acquiesce on this one.

And of course, any old codger who walks through the door this time of year is gonna get a flu shot, like it or not! heheh. So we both got our flu shots. All in all, it was worth the trip!

That is great news Shanny! I am so happy for you!