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Originally Posted by azasadny
Eric,
Did your Dr tell you that when you start Allopurinol, you'll very likely experience some pain as the uric arid is removed from your system and excreted? I had tingling and "twinges" for about 2 weeks right after starting Allopurinol and they have subsided. I'm 49 and I believe I've had gout for 4-5 years but didn't know what it was until it affected my toe (podagra). My 1st attack was in the shoulder... Good luck!
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I was aware that when you start taking it that you can actually flare (my 2nd time on the med).. so I was just "working" through it, but this was still happening after 2 months back on allupurinol. Mine has all been in my right big toe, can't imagine how a shoulder must feel!
I have tried some of the changes in diet to no effect, but I'll give anything a go, so I'll try the banana chips and cherrys, sounds appetizing at least!
The factor of future joint damage is of concern to me, anyone been diagnosed with any long term ill effects yet?
Eric