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[kingfisher3]

went to doctors yet again only to come back next Tuesday, I have another water infection the third in the last 6 weeks told him I want to see kidney specialist only to be told wait and see what grows on sample I don't understand my blood test he just says it needs to be under 100 mine is 118 can I ask for second opinion

[Ladybug_05]

Hi kingfisher3,

I don't understand what you mean by a water infection and what needs to be under 100? If you could fill us in please, that would be helpful! I'm sorry that you're frustrated with your Pcp. Are you on antibiotics?

[kingfisher3 in reply to Ladybug_05]

I keep getting water infections, I am on third lot of antibiotics which makes me feel worse blood result was 118 creatine I think that's what he said I don't know what they look for in blood results for my kidneys

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

I too do not understand what you are saying. Here is a article to help understand lab values.

kidney.org/atoz/content/und...

You say you have a water infection...is that a urinary tract Infection? mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

[kingfisher3 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you that was very helpful, yes it is uti I think stage 3 chronic kidney disease has in creased to 4

[Kbressler NKF Peer Mentor NKF Ambassador]

Yes, you can get a second opinion.