Adjust Uric Acid Cure
Move up the gears with higher uric acid cure doses. Or switch tracks to avoid adverse effects.
It takes time to reverse the build-up of crystals from years of excess uric acid. So we started safely with our chosen low dose uric acid cure in the previous phase. Now we continue to adjust that dose to reach safe uric acid levels. While continuing to monitor gout symptoms. And manage any adverse treatment effects.
Adjust Uric Acid Cure Introduction
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Adjust Uric Acid Cure Progression
Adjust Uric Acid Cure is the sixth phase of gout progression. During which we repeat a cycle of uric acid testing. Followed by adjusting the treatment dose that we started at a low level in the previous phase. Importantly, you must continue your gout symptoms journal. Because this helps to identify any bad effects of your treatment. But it also gives you confidence as you realize good effects.
This phase will continue until you reach your target uric acid level. Which is commonly set at below 6 mg/dL (0.36 mmol/L). But some rheumatologists recommend aiming below 5 mg/dL (0.30 mmol/L).
Medically, this is often referred to as the titration phase. Note that the medical definition differs from the chemistry definition, being:
Titration is tweaking the dose of medication to find an optimal balance between benefits and side effects.
[Optimus Medica]
So, your medicine dose is titrated according to blood test results and your gout symptoms journal.
Occasionally, it is called the debulking phase. Because the aim is to dissolve the bulk of uric acid crystals that have built up over many years. So you should be aware that partial dissolving of crystals might cause gout flares until the debulking process is complete. Which is why rheumatologists recommend continuing pain control during this phase. Either as a daily preventative. Or as required by you when you first notice a gout flare.
Remember that standards for the titration phase have been developed with allopurinol or other medicines in mind. But these standards also apply to non-pharmaceutical processes. For example, you might be working with a dietitian to improve uric acid by changing your eating patterns. So if you are switching to a Mediterranean style dietary pattern, you might start with one day per week. Then titrate to two days, three days, etc.
Adjust Uric Acid Cure Articles
| Title or Concern | Description |
|---|---|
| Which Bottled Water is Best for Gout? | What is the best bottled water for gout? Does it matter as long as you stay hydrated? Read the best bottled water for gout discussion. |
| Soda Water and Gout | There are many aspects to water consumption and gout. Including, ways to adjust your uric acid cure by changing the quantity or type of water you consume. Read the soda water and gout facts. |
| Is Elderberry Good for Gout? | Elderberries are commonly used in pies, jelly, syrups, and wine. But how are they as a uric acid cure? Read is elderberry good for gout now. |
| Is Quorn Bad for Gout? | Many gout patients change from meat to meatless protein. Usually to support allopurinol or other uric acid treatment. In this discussion, you can follow other people's experiences. Then follow links to the latest research. So read is Quorn bad for gout. |
| How to Dissolve Gout Crystals | Gout patients often change their diet during uric acid treatment, Because some foods will increase the effects of allopurinol. So does this also apply to rye bread? Read is rye bread bad for gout. |
| Coming off Allopurinol | We know how important dose titration is when starting uric acid cures. But what if we are coming off allopurinol? You need to know how to taper off allopurinol. But first, you need uric acid tests to check do you need to wean off allopurinol? Read the full story at coming off allopurinol. |
| How to Dissolve Gout Crystals | Uric acid crystals cause gout, so you must get rid of them. But how long does it take? Learn to lose urate crystals fast. See how to control your gout fast. Read how to dissolve gout crystals. |
| Does Allopurinol Dissolve Tophi? | Allopurinol medication controls gout, but why does it hurt? You are sick of pain. It gets worse and more frequent. Learn to use allopurinol the right way. Read does allopurinol dissolve tophi. |
| Allopurinol Effect on Kidneys | Allopurinol tablets are a must for gout. But what if you also have kidney problems? See if taking allopurinol pills can help if you also have kidney disease. Read allopurinol effect on kidneys. |
| When to Recheck Uric Acid Level after starting Allopurinol? | How long does it take allopurinol to work? When you start allopurinol, it can take up to two weeks to reach full potential. But you have to wait for old uric acid crystals to dissolve. Because full gout recovery can take years. How long before allopurinol works completely? See how to make allopurinol work faster. Read when to recheck uric acid level after starting allopurinol. |
| Allopurinol Side Effects & Alcohol | Can you take allopurinol and alcohol together? You must understand how alcohol affects your uric acid treatment. Get the facts about alcohol with allopurinol. Read allopurinol side effects & alcohol. |
| Can Gouty Tophi be Dissolved? | Tophi can cause serious mobility problems. Including locking the knee. See how to unlock gout joints by dissolving tophi. Read can gouty tophi be dissolved. |
| Dissolving Tophi Naturally | Do you wonder if tophi can be dissolved naturally? Or are you convinced that tophi can be dissolved naturally – but not sure how? Read dissolving tophi naturally. |
| Probenecid Adverse Effects | Should gout sufferers worry about Probenecid adverse effects? Is it better to use a different uric acid treatment? Get facts about probenecid side effects now. Read probenecid adverse effects. |
| Allopurinol Side Effects Liver | Do you worry how uric acid treatment affects your liver? Read the latest science here. Resolve your concerns about allopurinol side effects on the liver. Read allopurinol side effects liver. |
| Atenurix Side Effects | Uloric (generic = febuxostat) is a powerful uric acid lowering gout medication. See if it is right for you. Stop gout pain permanently with low uric acid. Read atenurix side effects. |
| Allopurinol Side Effects Weight Gain | Do you worry if allopurinol affects your weight? Every gout patient is different. So read how side effects of allopurinol might cause weight gain, loss, or no change. Read allopurinol side effects weight gain. |
| Allopurinol Side Effects Forum | My question is, "could the allopurinol be giving these side effects?" Like I said, the doc was very skeptical. And, should I stop the allopurinol for a few days to see how I feel? Read allopurinol side effects forum. |
| Side Effects of Allopurinol | Do you know the danger of allopurinol side effects? Is it safe to lower uric acid? Learn to control gout safely. Get latest allopurinol help to avoid risk. Read side effects of allopurinol. |
| Krystexxa Side Effects | Best tophi picture shows disappearing lumps. Before and after photographs of Krystexxa treatment. See pictures showing gouty tophi shrink with low uric acid. Read Krystexxa side effects. |
Adjust Uric Acid Cure Summary
During the uric acid treatment adjustment phase, you should maintain your gout symptoms journal. Including changes to your symptoms caused by your chosen uric acid cure. Then use your journal in discussions with your medical team to make shared decisions about changes to your treatment.
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