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Kidney function test

Still waiting for a kidney function test though. Im wondering if anyone who has had endo removed from the ureter could share their experience and roughly what were the timeframes/process like with the NHS?

Following a blood kidney function test some paraproteins discovered. GP mentioned 20 but can't recall what that was about.Was referred to Haematologist who I saw yesterday. It could be one of 3 things. MGUS, Lymphoma or Myeloma. I cannot handle MRI as far too claustrophobic. I just can't.

This urologist then told him that 'Tamsulosin would not work for his size prostate' (size determined from previous scans and reports by the first urologist) This urine retention had caused a severe decline to egfr 25 - down from > 90 in his kidney function test taken only a few weeks previous taking

My FT3 result was within range: 5.7pmol/L [3.1 -6.8] (27th September 2024) I've had other various tests for vitamin deficiencies, kidney function test, iron levels e.t.c. all have come back normal except: [u]28th May 2024[/u] Serum folate level: 20.0 ug/L [ 4.6-18.7] above high reference limit Vitamin

My drs think it’s lupus I have so many of the symptoms but my ana test was negative. My kidney function test was satisfactory. . so the rheumatologist wanted me to have x rays for my wrist pain. Awaity results. This week Iv started to feel very unwell again kidney pain!

I am. 74 yr old female with decreasing g GFR 36 from 45 of 4 yrs ago) even though I eat a kidney friendly diet and drink lots of tap water and exercise ( I am 5’5”. 121 lbs ) ”I am trying to figure out if anyone knows the accuracy of the health affects of hydrogen water on renal function. It is hyped

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Hi I was diagnosed with under active thyroid in 2014.been on levothyroxine since then.Just had some bloods done my renal function was below what it should be.Looking back through my levels over last 10 years it appears never been normal range apart from prior to me taking Levothyroxine.Anyone else had

I have permanent atrial fibrillation, heart failure and impaired renal function I’ve just received a letter that my BNP is 1685. I know I shouldn’t look up the dreaded Dr Google but I did and it says that BNP should be no more than 100 and gives examples of how long one has to live. My figures

CBC was all good too, ANA was negative, kidney function test was normal as well. All the other protiens and enzymes were in normal range including billirubin, albumin etc.

I am 76 year old Indian man with excellent health and no health issues like B.P, thyroid, Liver lssues, Diabetes etc.,No protein in urine. Even all my my kidney parameters are normal including all electrolytes, BUN, Uric Acid, Urea etc. etc. My nephrologist says that not to worry. Just monitor creatinine

I was told one of them, the kidney function test was abnormal and I might be referred to see a renal consultant. That actually didn't happen.

Hi. Got a renal function test done a week ago. Blood and urine. All the results came out fine except for low calcium, 1.91mmol/l. Does this indicate kidney disease?Creatinine is within normal range Urea is within normal range Urinalysis is good. No blood or protein. But calcium is 1.91mmol/l. Should

What other options can we explore. His labs of the ascites said no malingnant cells found, but his statement says it was.We are ready to go all the way, just want to be strategic about our approach and not let anyone tell us anything. Any insight will be much appreciated. I completed the hx profile to

My husband's latest renal function test shows his creatine levels are now below the normal range. Is this significant? Is there anything he could or should do? I have read that camomile tea can reduce elevated levels of creatine; as he drinks that several times a day, should he reduce his intake?

May is vasculitis awareness month. Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) is inflammation of the small and sometimes medium sized blood vessels. It usually affects the renal function and/or lungs. Get a glimpse of Gemma's journey with MPA vasculitis. If you would like to donate to Vasculitis UK, please

I have regular blood tests (eGFR) for kidney function and my last one showed my kidney function to have dropped. I am having another blood test for this in 10 days and hope it is a bit better. It had been stable before.

Hi there, Have not had my post surgery meeting with my gyne onc yet but got a call scheduling me for a Pulmonary Function Test that she requested. Anyone have this? Is this normal procedure?

Two issues in one short paper! First, Thyroid Hormone Resistance (THR) is often totally ignored, not even considered for a moment. Despite very obviously discordant thyroid hormone test results. It's almost always presented as being rare/very rare but with little solid evidence of its incidence in all

I am 73 and next month I will be 3 years out from my kidney transplant. I received a deceased donor kidney and was a 6 antigen match. My renal function improved until it was in the normal range at one year post op, but then gradually deteriorated. After many tests over the next year it was determined