Hi. I am awaiting a kidney biopsy. I had a 24-hour urine test completed that showed 160 protein total, after a random put me at +2 for protein. My doctor thinks it's from Ibrufran 800 , that she prescribed for years.
I just turned 44, no diabetes. Two younger kids, so I'm really worried as I don't know if there's a chance it's not CKD; my doctor says it's too high to have been from stress.
At least your doctor admits the issue. I was on prescribed NSAIDs for 3 years. Destroyed my kidneys. Good news is, if it turns out you do have CKD you caught it early and there is a ton of things you can do once you know if that is the issue. Come back to us when you find out what is goinig on.
Thanks. I hope so, if that's the case but praying it's not. I'm nervous as can be but trying to stay calm.
Not to worry Mikej05 I was diagnosed post-AKI, multi-organ failure due to complete kidney failure…so CKD turned to AKI resulting in multi-systems failure and clinical death, with the EKG printouts as evidence…6/7 months in hospital, another 5 months recovering at home and by 30 I went back to work, got married, had my son then daughter, traveled the world with my wife and kids, and just had a blessed life with the 30 bonus years I’ve been granted…I hope for 10-15 more but if it all ended tomorrow, that would be fine..all I’ve ever dreamed of or wanted I was blessed undeservingly so with those desires and so much more….its not about how long your life is or your final age before death, its about living your life to the fullest now…what happens happens, don’t IGNORE your new disease that has the potential to rob you of happiness in your life..embrace it as a reminder everyday to Carpe Diem
Mike,
Your feelings are perfectly normal, as cause and what this is, remains unknown.
I'm sure that just about every member of this community has at one time or another.
Your doctor is being thorough by ordering a 24 hour urine catch; their gold star marker and a biopsy NOW to rule out and identify what's going on.
Look at it this way, this is to identify what it isn't rather than what it is and treat it.
There is no debate that it's nerve wracking not only for yourself, but also for your family. Bear in mind, until your doctor says it's so, it isn't.
It's a process; one step at a time. Kidney issues, although not curable, are treatable, which is a positive.
Sit tight; the biopsy will be over soon.
We are all here behind you waiting to know how you are.
Reach out at any time.
Bet
Mike,
Whatever this is, you caught it early.
I bit my nails for months and still do at times worrying. It's not easy.
Importantly? You have a strong medical team who you trust, communicates openly and simply with you and consults with each other.
You know that this will take time to straighten out. Be open to a lifestyle change with healthier foods to start and know that you have friends and family who love you and will stand by you.
You also have us!
Please reach out!
Struggling to understand all this.
New here. Just diagnosed. 
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