So we just have to figure out what I'm doing wrong to cause the eGFR dips.The kidney sonogram is normal, there are a couple of small benign cysts. No further action is needed on theses cysts, they are common and benign.
Tex
Kidney Ultrasound Scan Results
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Kidney Ultrasound Scan Results
For anyone who is wondering, I lucked out on the kidney scan. I was apprehensive when I checked the results online this morning, but lo and behold the doctor's comments were:
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Tex,
There is another test called Cyastatin C https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/cystatinC which might be helpful.
I don't understand it all but the test results appear to be less influenced by diet.
My Cyastatin C test came out on the high side of normal.
There is another test called Cyastatin C https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/cystatinC which might be helpful.
I don't understand it all but the test results appear to be less influenced by diet.
My Cyastatin C test came out on the high side of normal.
Hi Brandy,
Thanks for the link. I looked it up, but I doubt that a Cystatin C test would tell me anything that a creatinine test is not already telling me — namely that something is compromising my kidney function at certain times.
Tex
Thanks for the link. I looked it up, but I doubt that a Cystatin C test would tell me anything that a creatinine test is not already telling me — namely that something is compromising my kidney function at certain times.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Tex,
Have they done the extensive blood panel yet? I believe after I had my scan (ordered by PCP) I was sent to the nephrologist
and he did an extreme blood panel that tested my blood for causes of anything known to science that would cause the
high creatinine low EGFR. THe bloodwork, while interesting because it tested for everything under the sun was inconclusive for me.
Have you done any internet searches on your gut situation and kidney function? There may be some discussions in some of the studies.
I found the only info worth reading on the web was the studies in medical journals. The Davita site is a joke and there is a lot
of "huckersterism" every place else.
Have they done the extensive blood panel yet? I believe after I had my scan (ordered by PCP) I was sent to the nephrologist
and he did an extreme blood panel that tested my blood for causes of anything known to science that would cause the
high creatinine low EGFR. THe bloodwork, while interesting because it tested for everything under the sun was inconclusive for me.
Have you done any internet searches on your gut situation and kidney function? There may be some discussions in some of the studies.
I found the only info worth reading on the web was the studies in medical journals. The Davita site is a joke and there is a lot
of "huckersterism" every place else.
Hi Brandy,
We've done the usual testing. My doc is usually open to testing so we'll probably be doing a lot more testing now that my kidneys' physical condition has been checked out.
I've done some Internet searches — that's how I discovered the association of heart arhythmias with kidney function in the first place, but thanks for reminding me, I need to do some more looking for causes of kidney function problems.
I agree with you that compared with most blogs, published medical studies rock, especially when you're looking for cold, hard facts (rather than opinion).
Tex
We've done the usual testing. My doc is usually open to testing so we'll probably be doing a lot more testing now that my kidneys' physical condition has been checked out.
I've done some Internet searches — that's how I discovered the association of heart arhythmias with kidney function in the first place, but thanks for reminding me, I need to do some more looking for causes of kidney function problems.
I agree with you that compared with most blogs, published medical studies rock, especially when you're looking for cold, hard facts (rather than opinion).
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
The Huffington Post lists five common causes of kidney damage:
- Using painkillers for a long duration of time (especially NSAIDs).
Only when I was initially reacting
Smoking cigarettes.
Nope
Eating and drinking lots of sugar.
That was me before MC
Exposure to contrast dyes commonly used in imaging.
Used in 3 or 4 CT and Ultrasound scans during the last 8 or 9 years
Consuming high-sodium foods.
Nope
- Diabetes
Nope
High blood pressure
Nope
Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease
maybe
Smoking
Cigars only
Obesity
Nope
Being African-American, Native American or Asian-American
Nope
Family history of kidney disease
None that I'm aware of
Abnormal kidney structure
Nope
Older age
OK they've got me there
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
