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I had my first attack almost a month ago. My doctor did not check my uric acid level. When I asked what the result was the nurse told me it was 21. I did some research and figured that couldn't be right. I called and asked for a copy of my labs including the uric acid result. I got a phone call from a different nurse stating they didn't check my uric acid level. She spoke with the doctor and he said it wasn't necessary, the doctor made a clinical diagnosis. It sounds to me like they made a mistake and are just trying to cover it up. Everything I have read suggests that one should have their uric acid levels tested regularly to see how well it is being managed. Now I have no baseline from my initial attack to gauge how well I am managing my gout. Time for a new doctor?
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