Gloria P said...

> l, not -l wrote:
>> On 21-Jul-2008, James > wrote:
>>
>
>>>
>>> The other benefit to me using cheap drugs is I can enjoy eating what I
>>> like instead of a very restricted diet.
>>>
>
>>
>> I agree. At Wal-Mart, Target and all the local (STL) grocers'
>> pharmacies, Allopurinol is $4/month or $10/3-months at some; that's
>> cheaper than my health insurance co-pay. At that price, I can't see
>> suffering (either with gout or diet restrictions) unless there is a
>> contraindication for this medication.
>
>
> Allopurinol is a cheap price to pay for my being able to enjoy shrimp
> occasionally.
>
> gloria p


gloria p,

Yeah, I've got allopurinal too but that would just keep me fat. I don't
mind a restricted diet. Helped me reduce 50+ lbs., rather than eating the
same old gout fat foods.

I do slip up from time to time and boy do I know it!

Best,

Andy
Cursed @ 6'3", 196 lbs.
T2
Gout
High BP