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CKD 3, left kidney atrophy, recurrent kidney stones
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jul 2, 2020 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
@veteran1950, I had to look uo allopurinal because I am not familiar with it. But then I don't have kidney stones. As you explained, it is used to prevent or lower excess uric acid levels for patients with kidney stones. How long have you been taking it? Is it a long term medication that you will remain on, or do dietary modifications help to reduce the uric acid?
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I have been taking allopurinol shortly after my first stone was surgically removed, last quarter 2011 when excessive uric acid required I start the drug I will continue to take for the rest of my life.
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@rosemarya I also take allopurinol, once a day. I get gout, caused by excessive uric acid. Even with medication, my uric acid level is borderline high. I can no longer enjoy shellfish, purine foods like mushrooms, very little pork, even too much sugary foods are bad. No fun, let me tell you, when the gout strikes!
Ginger