Erythropoietin injection

[athapa1112]

My mother is 65 years old with one kidney. She had donated her kidney to her brother 15 years back. She is bronchial asthamatic, has thyroid problem and has osteo arthiritis. She has a Serum creatinine of 3.6 which had gone up to 5 a fortnight back due to pnemonia. She has been advised Erythropoietin injection. Is it alright for her to take these injections. Due to all other complications. Please advise ASAP. Can Serum creatinine levels be reversed by diet control...Please advice am really worried.

[athapa1112]

Thank you Doctor. She is better. It is her doctor who have prescribed these injections for her. She wants to know if her serum creatinine can be reversed...we keep telling her it can to keep up her spirit...would like a frank opinion from u..Is it possible to reverse Serum creatinine with all her complications...Thanks

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How is your mother?  With her present condition and history of asthma, thyroid issues as well as osteoarthritis, benefits of taking the injection may outweigh the risks.  Erythropoietin is usually indicated for treatment of anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients on dialysis and not on dialysis. Possible side effects include hypertension, arthralgia, muscle spasm, dizziness, and even  upper respiratory tract infection. It is best that you talk to her doctor for proper management. Factors such as her symptoms, medical history, overall health and results of other tests are important considerations. Take care and do keep us posted.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How is your mother?  With her present condition and history of asthma, thyroid issues as well as osteoarthritis, benefits of taking the injection may outweigh the risks.  Erythropoietin is usually indicated for treatment of anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients on dialysis and not on dialysis. Possible side effects include hypertension, arthralgia, muscle spasm, dizziness, and even  upper respiratory tract infection. It is best that you talk to her doctor for proper management. Factors such as her symptoms, medical history, overall health and results of other tests are important considerations. Take care and do keep us posted.