creatinelevels

[Tulip1111]

anyone have any advice on howto lower creatine levels any advice would be appreciated thank you

[Vonus5591]

there are some videos on youtube, just google and searchm foods that help kidney disease

BUT PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

[Vonus5591 in reply to Vonus5591]

youtube.com/live/jL7X8F-MKJ...

[Tulip1111 in reply to Vonus5591]

Tyvm I try to use onions in my meals but going to get garlic cloves also I eat carrots with pea a lot also getting cranberry juice tyvm

[Tulip1111 in reply to Tulip1111]

Do you take any supplements for ckd I’m stage 3 b

[MinnadeParis in reply to Tulip1111]

Stay away from supplements until you clear them with your nephrologist.

[ShyeLoverDoctor]

If anyone knew how to do that, they’d be a millionaire. There is no treatment for kidneys.

[lowraind in reply to ShyeLoverDoctor]

No treatment, but much that can be done through diet, exercise and hydration.

[Fergie_Chow15 in reply to ShyeLoverDoctor]

There's Dapagliflozin which will stop ot from getting any worse

[userotc]

Presuming that serum creatinine is meant, the general consensus is that it can be maintained, rather than lowered, and most would be OK with that. So far, we've been able to maintain my mum's at 100umol/L (+/- 30%) 🤞 by adopting a Nutritional Therapy protocol. Common advice at her stage 3 level is to follow a "healthy diet" (with a kidney-friendly diet to be considered later on, if function declines).

See link below re creatinine. Interestingly, it states that "A person with only one kidney may have a normal level of about 1.8 or 1.9". My mum has only 1 kidney (see my post re that 4m ago) so it appears that hers could be much higher than it is. Any comments on that?

rxlist.com/creatinine/defin...

[Ingoodhands in reply to userotc]

Your link speaks about kidney stones and other sub links takes us to a supplementary products website. Just be careful, there are lots of fake CKD members here making you click a link that will take us to their website!! You can never be sure!

[userotc in reply to Ingoodhands]

Ok thanks. Still, as long as the reader only focuses on the content which is referred to rather than other things on the page, all should be good. For this link, I was particularly interested in the single-kidney reference.

[bumblebee_tuna]

I hope you are aware that creatinine is just a marker generally associated with how well your kidneys function and that artificially lowering creatinine doesn’t necessarily mean your kidneys are better.

[DJK99]

Hi there. I noticed a big difference after I stopped eating tons of liver (for my aneamia)... as I'd noticed the dip in the egfr and creatine from the last test after I'd read too much protein can really be too taxing on a poorly kidney. I'm sure everyone says the same too.. and there is research on the web for you to read. All the best to you. D

[WildIris]

A user called Skeptix who has not posted here for a while, postulated that while actual kidney damage could not heal, if you have significant inflammation in your kidneys, that can heal, and thus improve your kidney function.

I was overweight with lupus and a pretty typical diet and not a lot of exercise, all of which are known to cause inflammation. After going plant-based etc, my creatinine went down significantly. I also take a couple of anti-inflammatory supplements, tumeric and matcha, though their value is questionable.

[MinnadeParis]

Hi Tulip, Lots of good posts here. DIET. Mostly plant based very little to no animal protein. also check with your Dr, preferably nephrologist. What are your labs…do you have to watch potassium and phosphate? Not all veggies are equal. And stay hydrated. Through diet I was able to decrease my creatinine. As others have said check out you tube and there are also some good plant based kidney dietitians on instagram. But first have a convo with your Dr about your labs. Good luck

[Tulip1111 in reply to MinnadeParis]

I’ve been eating oatmeal with blueberries for over 6 months lots of carrots with pea fish chicken legs jasmine rice albacore tuna

[FelineFandom146]

Hello: There are supposedly several things once can do to try and lower creatine levels. I've tried a few but they haven't worked for me. May work for you: drink two cups of chamomile tea daily, eat one apple a day, which is what I am still doing. According to Healthline, 1. Don’t take supplements containing creatine, 2. Reduce your protein intake, 3. Eat more fiber, 4. Talk with your healthcare professional about how much fluid you should drink, 5. Lower your salt intake, 6. Avoid using NSAIDs, 7. Avoid smoking, 8. Limit your alcohol intake. You can do internet search too for more options but stick to reliable medical sites, not scam sites. Mayo Clinic says, Here are some ways to lower creatinine levels: Drink plenty of water, aim for at least 64 ounces or more per day. Avoid alcohol products. Eat less red meat and fish products. Add fiber to the diet. Beans are a good source of protein and fiber. Avoid excessive strain during exercises. Don't take any supplements with contain creatine. Reduce your protein intake. Eat more fiber such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes. Always let your nephrologist know what you're doing, but remember he/she doesn't know everything either.

Hope this helps for you. There is no magic pill to take. Good luck with your CKD journey. You are not alone.

[Tulip1111 in reply to FelineFandom146]

what stage are you I’m 3b and thought fish was a good source for kidneys

[TylerPeyton in reply to Tulip1111]

Me too

[Darlenia in reply to FelineFandom146]

Diet changes should always be based on your underlying condition, labs, and doctor advice. For example, some may have normal sodium levels. Or they may have diabetic kidney disease and certain fruits and grains may be off the table. Or one may have muscle, bone, or blood issues requiring more protein. Of course, eliminating smoking, alcohol, and processed foods to extent possible is always advisable. In kidney disease, a professional needs to be involved in diet matters to schedule regular labs to ensure electrolytes, etc. stay in range.

[CrazyFloridian]

It is creatinine, not creatine, and it’s essentially a waste product of your body’s normal muscle tissue turnover and the digestion of protein. CKD leads to higher than normal serum creatinine levels because our nephrons are damaged in our kidneys and we do not clear the creatinine as efficiently. Hydration, exercise level and ingestion of protein are reasons that creatinine levels can vary throughout a day.