Creatinine

[Dara3351]

So my creatinine has jumped up and GFR dropped like 40 points. So I took two blood tests, kidney is not in rejection. I haven’t gotten the results of the second test but it’s to see if the transplant kidney is producing it’s own antibodies. I have had some serious UTI’s which I’m sure is one of the reasons for this situation. Now two new medications have been added, cholesterol and diabetes medicine. I just lost 29 lbs and A1C went up, not down! So frustrating!

[Red-mode2020]

Hi, sorry to hear about your latest results - really frustrating and stressful when this happens.With my previous transplant any infection would push my creatinine up easily by 40 - 60 points - how are your inflammatory markers?

Dehydration would also do this.

Well done on the 29lbs👍🏻 not easy with all the meds!

Another thought to consider if applicable, rapid weight loss can cause muscle waste which in turn can also affect your creatinine (usually falsely lowers it though) may be worth a mention...

[Falkenhayn in reply to Red-mode2020]

Cranberry juice or pills works wonders in preventing urinary tract infections, and infections can elevate A1c values whatever your weight.