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Addiction (Expert Forum)
alcohol testing
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alcohol testing
by kelae, Jul 16, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by kellae on July 16, 1999 at 14:44:18
i'm currently testing for alcohol and several tests have come back with low
levels of creatinine. below 40mg. i drink about 1/2 gal of water and diluted
juices during the day...and am thirsty all time...as i test at 9:00am i find it
difficult that they think i can dilute that extremely in an hour before tests. i
only have a 2 hour time frame from notification to last second testing. i have
over 40 clean tests in a 6 month period and this seems to coincide with a
purificatin diet i'm doing...i'm wondering if i should check out my kidneys...or
if there are other reasons this could be happening...i was informed i must
reduce my water intake but i crave water...any tips?
thank you...kellae blessing-johnson
Posted by SA, M.D. - HVMA on August 01, 1999 at 10:50:07
Dear Kellae,
Your concern is extremely unclear. Creatinine is a protein found in muscle.
High levels indicate that the kidneys are not working well. Low levels generally
do not concern physicians, although I'd check with my personal physician and a
qualified nutritionist to determine if a low level suggests inadequate muscle
bulk. What this has to do with drinking alcohol is beyond me. Good luck!
Steve Adelman, M.D.
Keywords: Creatinine
This information does not represent medical treatment. To get help with a
medical problem, consult your personal physician.
i'm currently testing for alcohol and several tests have come back with low
levels of creatinine. below 40mg. i drink about 1/2 gal of water and diluted
juices during the day...and am thirsty all time...as i test at 9:00am i find it
difficult that they think i can dilute that extremely in an hour before tests. i
only have a 2 hour time frame from notification to last second testing. i have
over 40 clean tests in a 6 month period and this seems to coincide with a
purificatin diet i'm doing...i'm wondering if i should check out my kidneys...or
if there are other reasons this could be happening...i was informed i must
reduce my water intake but i crave water...any tips?
thank you...kellae blessing-johnson
Posted by SA, M.D. - HVMA on August 01, 1999 at 10:50:07
Dear Kellae,
Your concern is extremely unclear. Creatinine is a protein found in muscle.
High levels indicate that the kidneys are not working well. Low levels generally
do not concern physicians, although I'd check with my personal physician and a
qualified nutritionist to determine if a low level suggests inadequate muscle
bulk. What this has to do with drinking alcohol is beyond me. Good luck!
Steve Adelman, M.D.
Keywords: Creatinine
This information does not represent medical treatment. To get help with a
medical problem, consult your personal physician.
