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Newly diagnosed by GP with stage 3 CKD. My creatinine level was 1.35

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david40108
david40108

I am 64, I have had swollen hands and feet for the past year. Last week my blood work showed creatinine level of 1.35 which yielded an eGGR of 53. My BUN was 19 ( lab limit 9-25). Electrolytes normal, no protein in urine, a trace of blood. Last year the creatinine was 1.13. HCT was high, 48.9, 48.4 lab upper limit.

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  • kathi70354
    kathi70354 david40108

    Posted

    Gee. . .those numbers look good to me!  The three I pay attention to are GFR, creatinine, and bun.  In my opinion your's look fine but rest assured I am not a nephrologist!!  I am 73 years old and have lived my entire life with one kidney so when I got smart (mid 20's) I have lived my life watching what I eat, always active, and limit all meds, vitiamins, etc.  I was not always good (in fact, BAD) about drinking water.  I have become an advocate about it now!!

    • david40108
      david40108 kathi70354

      Posted

      Thank you. I feel a bit better hearing that. I have a follow up blood test on the 13th,
  • jellybeans20
    jellybeans20 david40108

    Posted

    Hello,

    Please bear in mind that after a certain age (usually 60+) GFR begins to fall slowly. A couple mls a year I believe. Nevertheless, I can understand your concern and I am sorry about your new diagnosis. Fortunately your electrolytes are normal, so your kidneys are still removing waste and minerals efficiently.

    You also appear to have few urine abnormalities, which is good. Protein is a diagnostic marker for progression, and since you do not have this I think that is quite a positive thing for the time being.

    Good luck with your follow-up in a few days, - all the best.

    • david40108
      david40108 jellybeans20

      Posted

      Thank you. I am hoping it was just dehydration. I had walked five miles before the lab work and may not have adequately hydrated.
    • david40108
      david40108 jellybeans20

      Posted

      Hi, I got the results today, creatinine was 1.22, eGFR of 60 with a BUN of 12. Electrolites are within range.
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