Questions help

[Scwalls]

Ok I have questions and need help.. I lost a kidney 6 years ago to cancer... And recently went to the ER and blood work showed my creatinine is at 1.26 ... My doctor doesn't seem to worried die to the fact I only have 1.. I have had high blood pressure since I was 23 and it's usually under control .. no edema. Should I be as worried as I am .. please your thoughts...

[madonbrew]

Hi,I don't know the creatinine measurements...I'm in UK. If you feel worried though it might be worth seeing a different doctor for a second opinion to put your mind at rest. Hope you manage to find reassurance soon!

[Celtic]

Being in the UK, figures are quoted differently for creatinine levels. However, I have looked it up and a US creatinine of 1.6 is equivalent to a UK creatinine of 135, and US 2.6 is equivalent to UK 230, so you can work out from there that your creatinine doesn't appear to be too drastically raised. You also mention being having high blood pressure which is under control. If that means that it is controlled by blood pressure medication, then do check that the medication you are taking is not contributing to the raised creatinine. I say this because I, too, have one kidney (for the last 60+ years), also have high blood pressure, and my creatinine firstly increased as a direct response of taking the blood pressure medication, Losartan Potassium. The renal consultant is aware and is not concerned about this. I have also recently discovered that certain antibiotics can raise creatinine levels temporarily - sometimes quite drastically - meaning that any blood test on kidney function carried out during the course of treatment or shortly afterwards can cause alarm.

Having said all this, rather than risk undue stress from worrying about it, then, if it was me, I would speak to my doctor, if only for reassurance, and if you're still not happy perhaps ask for referral to a renal consultant.

[Scwalls in reply to Celtic]

Thank you

[Peggy76 in reply to Celtic]

Hi Celtic........ your right about them antibiotics only certain one I can have & im on it permantly . Amongst a lot of other medications for all my other ailments. Just thought I'd mention regarding the antibiotics as it took a long time to get the right one, keep safe ........Peggy 🌹🌹

[Celtic in reply to Peggy76]

Hi Peggy,

I'm sorry to hear that you need to take an antibiotic permanently - of extra concern when you already have kidney problems as most medications are transported through either the kidneys or liver. But if you have a condition for which there is no treatment option then thank Heavens for those antibiotics. Thank you for the pretty flowers.🙂

[Peggy76 in reply to Peggy76]

Hi Celtic.

You are so kind to answer my concerns about antibiotics,I'm worried as indeed are my Doctors ,even on them I occasionally get infections , the pain is the most debilitating & wearing me down.

Keep safe &well,.....Peggy 🌹🌹

[kithsirid]

1.12is high , As u are aware thay u are hypertensive you need to control your BP all the time , this high bp is bad for the kidney ,

take the bp meds regularly , a u are young u may not feel it but as u get older your kidneys may become damaged,

Go to the link "GFR Calculator – Glomerular Filtration Rate- Davita

" u will get more infrmation, & many other links

wish u good health.

hope u will write me back

[Scwalls in reply to kithsirid]

Thank you I will