I have a Uasure II I got in March. About 70 bucks. Strips 30 bucks for 20. Here is my experience and learning on this: the real way to minimize uric acid is to eliminate consumption of fructose and take it easy with alcohol. If you have insulin resistance, you will likely have elevated uric acid. Mainly because the insulin resistant liver makes fructose. If you pile on with a fructose laden diet, it can go sky high. You cant eat enough meat/purines to cause a problem if you cut out fructose.
Thanks for sharing. But not my experience. I have eaten very little fructose over the past ten years. But I still had very high serum UA levels (6.5-8.5) before starting a UA mitigation practice.
I have to politely disagree Peter. I appreciate your work as you know it do. I agree with the fructose and the alcohol for most people. I wish it was as you say, and perhaps it is for many but it also is NOT for many. Having tracked my numbers, and there's great variance. I haven't had fructose for years, alcohol some, I find meats (aka purines) are still a stand alone variable that does affect many people, certainly me. I have people track their diet, and we do labs. Many Docs out there with fine reputation are saying what you have mentioned above, like Permutter et al. We all want it easy, simple, and effective.. and cheap. I don't buy into the one size fits all. Labs provide a context on a per person basis that can provide specific recommendations. There are enough factors to make it not a black and white situation. Clearly though, IR and alcohol are at the top of the list, Purines (I so wish they weren't: I love both liver and shelf fish) are as well. Low omega 3, etc, etc. The Gold in this conversation, I believe, is that each person who's concerned with this, can absolutely find what works for them and tracking your own data, with tracking your diet for a period of time will more than likely provide the solution.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath agree. The utility of these meters is comparable to that of a glucometer in that you can get real time feedback and act on that data.
Thanks for the overview. I'm ordering my meter just as soon as I have an address (I'm on an extended trip in Asia right now). Like you, I did keto mojo for a long time and eventually quit because I already knew what the answer would be. I'm excited to get the uric acid reading as a proxy for insulin. Not knowing insulin levels has bothered me for several years.
I get a blood test every 3 to 4 weeks for my stage 4. Ten months on carnivore. 3 months ago uric acid was 6.4. Next month 7.9. Last month 9.6. Doc said nothing. After 9.6 I delved into it. Started potassium citrate a couple weeks ago. Will see what it is this time. I started that because of Dr. Veech
The effects of low dose aspirin on UA excretion are significant, you should do a separate video on that. The reviews I have read on this device say it is not accurate, I have a uasure meter
Dr. Goldkamp, why did the FDA stop people from measuring their own uric acid levels? The uric acid test meters and test strips are no longer sold on Amazon.
So after listening to many hours of vids by many different YTers I went on a mission to lower my avg glucose cuz that was where health was. If I could get an avg below 85, ideally below 80 that meant I was correcting my insulin resistance. That meant I had to IF or even Omad daily to get there, eating sometimes only 7 meals per week. You both are trim, fit and active and have avg glucose it seems in 100-115 range.
That did seem unusually high per that meter. On our lab work, that I've also reviewed at length it was lower: mine was mid 90s and Judi's was mid 80s. My Insulin was 2 (fasting of course) and Judi's was higher can't remember exactly.
@@janetanked6288 We have Dry Farm Wines and that is nearly no sugar and I was 14 -16 hours before testing so probably night. However going without for a couple of week and test a few times after that would determine if it makes a difference long term. That would be interesting to see. Habitual coffee consumption would be the other. short time no difference but long term possible.
@@KetoNaturopathPodcast I don’t know what the variables are with a foracare but my mojo can be off 15 points and still be considered accurate by the manufacturers so please, don’t give up the joys of life because the glucose meter doesn’t give an accurate reading on a low carb human! I don’t want to know badly enough for you to go without coffee! Lol
I heard somewhere that the uric acid Test can be affected by vitamin c. I wonder if that is what made your results so low. I understand vitamin c can actually lower uric acid, but not that much, in this case I think it might be the fact that it is creating a false negative kind of thing. Thoughts, experiments? Thanks, I appreciate your work! Your an inspiration.
I had thought of that. I didn't find much to support that in the literature, though that could still be true. For me, diet of meat in the range of 1.6 - 2grams of protein/ kg ideal body weight, coffee, wine periodically, no sweetners other than stevia, citrate, liposomal vit C periodically, and cal/mag citrate has kept my number reasonable. Makes sense evolutionarily as well in that we lost the ability to make our own vitamin C and limited ability to tolerate fructose at about the same time.
@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath I really appreciate your videos and replies. Maybe you could experiment with the vitamin c and testing and make a video. I use camu camu, mixed thoughts on ascrbic acid. I have been testing my uric acid some. I need to get a little more into it, I run and lift, and eat a ketoish life style. Sometimes my uric acid is 10 something, other times 5. I have not tested consistently over enough time with enough Journaling to know what causes it to be high or low, but I am guessing the hard workouts with intermittent fasting and 2 pounds of beef contributes. So I am currently trying more eggs and yogurt, and including potatoes and beets and carrots and squashes and avocados for calories rather than the meat. Still like to hit 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. Coming in at 190. Always adjusting my diet. But I find raisins or dates or fruit and my gums start to bleed.... I think nuts might cause this too..
Steve, the Brand is Fora 6, however they now are only available by prescription. Clearly this meter, and btw way they've improve it by adding additional features as well, is so outstanding that the FDA had to limit it's overwhelming popularity by making it to purchase by removing it from 'over the counter' retail availability. It is no longer available outside of prescription currently due primarily to it incredible performance and reliability. You will have to ask your doctor to prescribe it to you.
Greetings, A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor. ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
Love your channel. My right first metatarsal has decreased in size somewhat since going Keto/sugar free. Is it possible to have it return back to it's original size or once the damage has been done it will always be slightly larger? TIA
Within limits. It does depend on how deep, extensive, and length of time, of the situation. Having said that a lot maybe all will recede as you maintained a lower UA.
Do you know your actual UA numbers? As much as I advice everyone to go with out all forms of dairy for two months and then retest, before resuming dairy, as a independent factor dairy is 'supposedly' not bad for UA numbers. Meat in general, really too general, can be problematic for many usually if they are insulin resistant already, and / or having fructose, and processed carbs, wheat, starches. Mostly in the 'meat' category is about organ meats, cured meats like prosciutto.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath Greetings, A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor. ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
At about 23 minutes into the video you show test results for both of you, Karl & Judi. I find it interesting that from 7/5 to 7/8 both of you have fairly low uric acid levels and then the next day on 7/9 they both jump up and remain up for the remainder of the days shown, so 7/9 to 7/12. Dr. Goldkamp, have you looked at this and seen if there is anything the two of you did different to cause this and has it reversed later to a lower level? It could be a ton of different things, maybe some food you ate, or a change in exercise routine, or you started using a bad batch of strips that tested different, who knows. Maybe you have some incite? Please share if you do. I am new to your channel and love your information. Thank you!
Indeed it did. A couple of things. we were just testing randomly but at the same time and did mix an number of variables together so it could have be done differently, and will be done differently in future videos. I've done a strickly fasting one with the 4 strips and will show that. I believe in this video it was that we worked out and tested afterwards. Things I would do differently is NOT take or have any form of vitamin C. That will give an erroneous number for the glucose big time and it will lower you UA. So depending how exact and specific you want to get I think it is good to stop all supplementation for a few days to have the readings be more 'natural'. But that's a personal choice. There's a lot you can do with this that does yield insight.
Yes did both. It is interesting to see how workouts affect UA and before and after a eating, and what your consumed. time of day makes a big difference, mornings are higher because of the fast of sleeping. Most important is that one's levels are far from constant so comparing same time each day is important for relevance.
How did you get the Uric Acid test strips? I'm interested in buying the same product, but want to ensure I'd have everything I need. Great video by the way! Funny how you and your wife have similar readings haha. I'm sure there were some "Because we are connected" jokes somewhere edited out.
Here's the link for the meter and strips. www.fora-shop.com/products/fora-6-connect-glucose-uric-acid-testing-kit-50-glucose-strips-10-uric-acid-strips
I'm sorry but maybe I'm missing something. Every time I visit the site I can't find a meter that measure uric acid, ketones, cholesterol, and sugar levels.
Looked on Fora, at the Fora 6 products, but none of them indicate that they will measure Uric Acid. Could you supply the direct link to the product package you demonstrated in your video? Thanks
William so here's the answer: first is the company has been swamped with orders. So they've had to pull that link that I had up. However here is a different link to their UA meter. When you click on the link you'll notice that it is only for the UA strips, so you will have to scroll down for the link to the meter . here's the link www.fora-shop.com/discount/Ketonaturopath10/?redirect=/products/uricacid-max-refill-pack-20-uricacid-strips-20-lancets-lancing-control-solution-meter-not-included/Ketonaturopath10
Greetings, A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor. ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
Could you clarify the meat which you say isn’t good? Are you saying ALL meat? Is fresh meat like steak, chicken, egg, the same risk as processed deli meat products, seafood, canned meats/seafood and Ofal?
Greetings, A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor. ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
Greetings, A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor. ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
I want to know what my Om6 and Om3 levels are but my blood work only lists triglycerides, cholesterol, hdl, ldl and non-hdl. How am I to interpret this into Om3 and Om6?
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath Thanks. In Canada it is near impossible to get your Dr to order a test asked for by the patient. Do you know of a reliable Lab in Canada that will do this test? Or even a US Lab that can do this for Canadians?
@@sheilam4964 Sheila, in the US both LabCorp and Quest have self ordering labs. In the details to all my videos I put in the link for the Quest (called Ulta labs). Start there.
I have a Uasure II I got in March. About 70 bucks. Strips 30 bucks for 20.
Here is my experience and learning on this: the real way to minimize uric acid is to eliminate consumption of fructose and take it easy with alcohol. If you have insulin resistance, you will likely have elevated uric acid. Mainly because the insulin resistant liver makes fructose. If you pile on with a fructose laden diet, it can go sky high. You cant eat enough meat/purines to cause a problem if you cut out fructose.
Thanks for sharing. But not my experience. I have eaten very little fructose over the past ten years. But I still had very high serum UA levels (6.5-8.5) before starting a UA mitigation practice.
I have to politely disagree Peter.
I appreciate your work as you know it do. I agree with the fructose and the alcohol for most people. I wish it was as you say, and perhaps it is for many but it also is NOT for many. Having tracked my numbers, and there's great variance. I haven't had fructose for years, alcohol some, I find meats (aka purines) are still a stand alone variable that does affect many people, certainly me. I have people track their diet, and we do labs. Many Docs out there with fine reputation are saying what you have mentioned above, like Permutter et al. We all want it easy, simple, and effective.. and cheap. I don't buy into the one size fits all.
Labs provide a context on a per person basis that can provide specific recommendations. There are enough factors to make it not a black and white situation. Clearly though, IR and alcohol are at the top of the list, Purines (I so wish they weren't: I love both liver and shelf fish) are as well. Low omega 3, etc, etc.
The Gold in this conversation, I believe, is that each person who's concerned with this, can absolutely find what works for them and tracking your own data, with tracking your diet for a period of time will more than likely provide the solution.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath agree. The utility of these meters is comparable to that of a glucometer in that you can get real time feedback and act on that data.
BS
I was carnivore and my uric acid now ranges between 10-16!! I cant get it down now
No fructose!
@@robertdaymouse3784 do you have insulin resistance? Do you know your morning glucose reading? Thanks!
Thanks for the overview. I'm ordering my meter just as soon as I have an address (I'm on an extended trip in Asia right now). Like you, I did keto mojo for a long time and eventually quit because I already knew what the answer would be. I'm excited to get the uric acid reading as a proxy for insulin. Not knowing insulin levels has bothered me for several years.
I get a blood test every 3 to 4 weeks for my stage 4. Ten months on carnivore. 3 months ago uric acid was 6.4. Next month 7.9. Last month 9.6. Doc said nothing. After 9.6 I delved into it. Started potassium citrate a couple weeks ago. Will see what it is this time. I started that because of Dr. Veech
The effects of low dose aspirin on UA excretion are significant, you should do a separate video on that. The reviews I have read on this device say it is not accurate, I have a uasure meter
It works well for me. I go by my experience and time will tell. So far and I doing some comparisons as well. It correlates with my lab work UA.
What are the effects of aspirin?
really enjoy the videos. thanks.
Thank you 😊
Wow you both are in good shape.
Which cholesterol is tested?
Hopefully,
Triglyceride and HDL so you can calculate the
Triglyceride:HDL ratio.
Dr. Goldkamp, why did the FDA stop people from measuring their own uric acid levels? The uric acid test meters and test strips are no longer sold on Amazon.
It is disgraceful. I'll have to do a video on this. In a word: corporate capture
So after listening to many hours of vids by many different YTers I went on a mission to lower my avg glucose cuz that was where health was. If I could get an avg below 85, ideally below 80 that meant I was correcting my insulin resistance. That meant I had to IF or even Omad daily to get there, eating sometimes only 7 meals per week. You both are trim, fit and active and have avg glucose it seems in 100-115 range.
That did seem unusually high per that meter. On our lab work, that I've also reviewed at length it was lower: mine was mid 90s and Judi's was mid 80s. My Insulin was 2 (fasting of course) and Judi's was higher can't remember exactly.
@@karlgoldkamp3087 do you think the wine could be the culprit influencing your glucose?
@@janetanked6288 We have Dry Farm Wines and that is nearly no sugar and I was 14 -16 hours before testing so probably night. However going without for a couple of week and test a few times after that would determine if it makes a difference long term. That would be interesting to see. Habitual coffee consumption would be the other. short time no difference but long term possible.
@@KetoNaturopathPodcast I don’t know what the variables are with a foracare but my mojo can be off 15 points and still be considered accurate by the manufacturers so please, don’t give up the joys of life because the glucose meter doesn’t give an accurate reading on a low carb human! I don’t want to know badly enough for you to go without coffee! Lol
@@janetanked6288 Love it.
I heard somewhere that the uric acid Test can be affected by vitamin c. I wonder if that is what made your results so low. I understand vitamin c can actually lower uric acid, but not that much, in this case I think it might be the fact that it is creating a false negative kind of thing. Thoughts, experiments? Thanks, I appreciate your work! Your an inspiration.
I had thought of that. I didn't find much to support that in the literature, though that could still be true.
For me, diet of meat in the range of 1.6 - 2grams of protein/ kg ideal body weight, coffee, wine periodically, no sweetners other than stevia, citrate, liposomal vit C periodically, and cal/mag citrate has kept my number reasonable. Makes sense evolutionarily as well in that we lost the ability to make our own vitamin C and limited ability to tolerate fructose at about the same time.
@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath I really appreciate your videos and replies. Maybe you could experiment with the vitamin c and testing and make a video. I use camu camu, mixed thoughts on ascrbic acid. I have been testing my uric acid some. I need to get a little more into it, I run and lift, and eat a ketoish life style. Sometimes my uric acid is 10 something, other times 5. I have not tested consistently over enough time with enough Journaling to know what causes it to be high or low, but I am guessing the hard workouts with intermittent fasting and 2 pounds of beef contributes. So I am currently trying more eggs and yogurt, and including potatoes and beets and carrots and squashes and avocados for calories rather than the meat. Still like to hit 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. Coming in at 190. Always adjusting my diet. But I find raisins or dates or fruit and my gums start to bleed.... I think nuts might cause this too..
Isn’t cholesterol only important in regards to amount of small particle size of LDL? The rest being ok, to vary?
Your referring to the NMR, the Trig/HDL is better. Here my video on that ruclips.net/video/aN7VWsC3_TQ/видео.html
What’s the brand of this testing device please? I want to order one!
Steve, the Brand is Fora 6, however they now are only available by prescription. Clearly this meter, and btw way they've improve it by adding additional features as well, is so outstanding that the FDA had to limit it's overwhelming popularity by making it to purchase by removing it from 'over the counter' retail availability.
It is no longer available outside of prescription currently due primarily to it incredible performance and reliability. You will have to ask your doctor to prescribe it to you.
Does seafood cause uric acid or not?
Greetings,
A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor.
ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
The fora 6 device recommended in the Vid is not available outside of the US.
Use what you can get locally. I'm sure some UA meter is available. Where are you located generally.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath Canada.
Love your channel. My right first metatarsal has decreased in size somewhat since going Keto/sugar free. Is it possible to have it return back to it's original size or once the damage has been done it will always be slightly larger? TIA
Within limits. It does depend on how deep, extensive, and length of time, of the situation. Having said that a lot maybe all will recede as you maintained a lower UA.
That meat and cheese should I back off if UA is high? What about grass feed meat can that raise you? Thanks
Do you know your actual UA numbers? As much as I advice everyone to go with out all forms of dairy for two months and then retest, before resuming dairy, as a independent factor dairy is 'supposedly' not bad for UA numbers. Meat in general, really too general, can be problematic for many usually if they are insulin resistant already, and / or having fructose, and processed carbs, wheat, starches. Mostly in the 'meat' category is about organ meats, cured meats like prosciutto.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath Greetings,
A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor.
ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
At about 23 minutes into the video you show test results for both of you, Karl & Judi. I find it interesting that from 7/5 to 7/8 both of you have fairly low uric acid levels and then the next day on 7/9 they both jump up and remain up for the remainder of the days shown, so 7/9 to 7/12. Dr. Goldkamp, have you looked at this and seen if there is anything the two of you did different to cause this and has it reversed later to a lower level? It could be a ton of different things, maybe some food you ate, or a change in exercise routine, or you started using a bad batch of strips that tested different, who knows. Maybe you have some incite? Please share if you do. I am new to your channel and love your information. Thank you!
Indeed it did. A couple of things. we were just testing randomly but at the same time and did mix an number of variables together so it could have be done differently, and will be done differently in future videos. I've done a strickly fasting one with the 4 strips and will show that. I believe in this video it was that we worked out and tested afterwards.
Things I would do differently is NOT take or have any form of vitamin C. That will give an erroneous number for the glucose big time and it will lower you UA. So depending how exact and specific you want to get I think it is good to stop all supplementation for a few days to have the readings be more 'natural'. But that's a personal choice. There's a lot you can do with this that does yield insight.
Did you find any best time of day to test?
Did you run any numbers before and after food/workouts?
Yes did both. It is interesting to see how workouts affect UA and before and after a eating, and what your consumed. time of day makes a big difference, mornings are higher because of the fast of sleeping. Most important is that one's levels are far from constant so comparing same time each day is important for relevance.
How did you get the Uric Acid test strips? I'm interested in buying the same product, but want to ensure I'd have everything I need.
Great video by the way! Funny how you and your wife have similar readings haha. I'm sure there were some "Because we are connected" jokes somewhere edited out.
Here's the link for the meter and strips. www.fora-shop.com/products/fora-6-connect-glucose-uric-acid-testing-kit-50-glucose-strips-10-uric-acid-strips
Thank you very much! @@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath
I'm sorry but maybe I'm missing something. Every time I visit the site I can't find a meter that measure uric acid, ketones, cholesterol, and sugar levels.
Looked on Fora, at the Fora 6 products, but none of them indicate that they will measure Uric Acid. Could you supply the direct link to the product package you demonstrated in your video? Thanks
I will William. I'll double check with the company to see if something has changed.
William so here's the answer: first is the company has been swamped with orders. So they've had to pull that link that I had up. However here is a different link to their UA meter.
When you click on the link you'll notice that it is only for the UA strips, so you will have to scroll down for the link to the meter . here's the link www.fora-shop.com/discount/Ketonaturopath10/?redirect=/products/uricacid-max-refill-pack-20-uricacid-strips-20-lancets-lancing-control-solution-meter-not-included/Ketonaturopath10
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath Thanks, got it
Can’t wait to get this meter I’m a meter person if your Uric acid is high what do you do about it?
Greetings,
A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor.
ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
Could you clarify the meat which you say isn’t good?
Are you saying ALL meat?
Is fresh meat like steak, chicken, egg, the same risk as processed deli meat products, seafood, canned meats/seafood and Ofal?
I've cover that at length in these videos: ruclips.net/p/PLa0O8ZbBUKLeWiXAfOBfHCeh6k8VPC_8u
Greetings,
A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor.
ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
It’s says the product is sold out?
Try again. I'm hoping they're not sold out yet. If they are it is momentary I would believe.
I am Confused
Greetings,
A short video worth watching from a Medical Doctor Dr. Ken D. Berry MD debunking the myth of high/low purine diets and other important topics. Most useful information for gout sufferers from a Board Certified Medical Doctor.
ruclips.net/video/95mhn0ry2LY/видео.html&ab_channel=KenDBerryMD
I went to the site and the meter is unavailable. Did they sell out already?
I think you need to try again. I just checked and it works for me. Let me know.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath I must have done something wrong before. It IS available. Thank you!
@@fela2127 Thanks for getting back to me on that. I'm Glad it does.
How does this work with someone who takes exogenous insulin (Type 1 Diabetes)?
Could this help show you that you may have hypothyroidism?
no. As mentioned in the video it would help with T2D .
why are uric acid strips so expensive?? supply and demand??
Exactly. As more demand builds the price will fall. This happened with ketone strips. They were $10/strip in 2015 now they're about $.5
I want to know what my Om6 and Om3 levels are but my blood work only lists triglycerides, cholesterol, hdl, ldl and non-hdl. How am I to interpret this into Om3 and Om6?
the omega 6/3 ratio and the omega 3 index are both together in a separate panel usually referred to as the Omega panel or the omega 6/3 panel.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath Thanks. In Canada it is near impossible to get your Dr to order a test asked for by the patient. Do you know of a reliable Lab in Canada that will do this test? Or even a US Lab that can do this for Canadians?
@@sheilam4964 Sheila, in the US both LabCorp and Quest have self ordering labs. In the details to all my videos I put in the link for the Quest (called Ulta labs). Start there.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath thanks. That's awesome.
@@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath and thanks for your videos, at least it helps educate and inform. That is better than nothing.
Gout really sucks