Protein in Urine
Hi everyone…regarding the protein in the urine, I just heard on the
morning news that some doctors are saying that they are seeing more gout in
men who are on the Atkins diet, because of the excess protein in the diet.
My first thought was, “I am not eating any more meat, i.e. protein than I
do on any other way of eating.” Hmmm, and how many are “we are seeing
more…”? One, two, or 20? So, I’m not sure if the protein is at fault,
or if they have even did any tests on this to prove such a statement.
If concerned, I think asking Atkins Center itself would be the best bet.
Atkins hasn’t been around long enough to do long-term testing, and for those
who have been on it for years, have not complained of Gout. So, I’m thinking
this could be something the doctors are jumping on for one more reason to
discredit Atkins. But, on the other hand, it doesn’t ever hurt to check
something out.
Again, my personal thinking is that, if one counts how much protein they are
eating, it isn’t any more than a normal person….Atkins cuts out white
things…i.e. white flour, sugar, etc…..insists on everyone drinking their
quota of water, and to eat vegetables, adding them slowly after two weeks.
20 years ago, my doctor said “I’m surprised you don’t complain of gout; your
urine is full of protein.” I certainly have never had one day of gout
problems, but more importantly, was eating carbos like they were to be
banned the next day. Something else was causing the problem and being too
busy to care, he never did investigate further. (And I, being too busy
enjoying life, didn’t pursue it…lol).
Bottom line…get a second opinion, and research everything…I am trained
in the medical field, have many friends who are doctors, and definately do
not trust every word they say. I remember stumbling through my first year
with patients, reading books at night to try to learn as I went along. (No,
I’m not a brain surgeon..) Doctors, therapists, and everyone else just can’t
be taught all they need to know, and just until recently, the public thought
all doctors were Gods. Now we know they, too, are human, so treat your body
like it is yours (lol) and even if you decide Atkins is the culprit,
continue to count those carbohydrates for the rest of your life. They do
more damage than any 4 oz piece of meat!
Just my humble opinion….Barbara in Holland.