Hi: I am not sure if this is any help to anyone else, but I am at late stage 4 CKD. I had followed the diet advised and my blood urea nitrogen remained in the 55-60mg/dL range for 2 years with decreasing eGFR. My Nephro suggested trying a protein product some of her other patients were using called HumaPro. It is a complete protein made up of certain ratios of essential amino acids and semi-essential amino acids. I guess its the ratios optimal for people. It claims to have only a 0.1% waste ratio and I have read proteins like whey have a waste of up to 84%. Initially I used 3 servings a day and cut my food protein intke down to 20 grams averge a day. My urea dropped to 36-38mg/dL. Now I use the product as my only protein source for almost a year now and my eGFR is up a few points and staying stable. My blood urea nitrogen is 32 and 30 mg/dL on my last 2 blood tests. My Nephro said it is because I have less waste being made from the protein and I gained 6 pounds that looks more like my old self muscle wise. Does her explanation make sense? I feel better than I have in years. I just want to be sure this is why so I can make the right choices.
One more thing, the normal ranger for my kidney Creatinine level should be 0.57-1.0.
Brooke
I just had a partial kidney removal last Feb. The cancer was contained and I did not have to have chemo. However my creatinine is 1.14. It was 1.15 prior to surgery. My GRF 52 Low and greater than >59 if afrrican-american. LDH is 150 . The range at this labs states that my creatinine should be >59. So can I assume that I have permanent kidney damage?
HI
Mother age is 50 to 55 she is suffering from kidney disease currently . as far as recent lab test is concern urea levels is 85 and creatine leves is 4.6 . now bp is 110/170 . she is taking bp medication . as far as family history of mother is concern . her 2 brother died from kidney failure . could you please tell me any kind of suggestion for it . what woulb preliminary step for it . please do a favor for me.
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My Bp is high I am using lisinopril 40mg + nifedipin 40mg but sometimes my bp still gets up to 160/110 please what other drugs can I use I am a black afrcan man
I am a male of 39yrs I have creatinine of 1.5 and traces of protein in urine how bad is this to my kidney and what can I do to stop progression
hi Betty,
unfortunately uncontrolled diabetes WILL damage the kidneys in the long run.
you can look up your husbands GFR here: http://www.kidney.org/professionals/kdoqi/gfr_calculator.cfm just plug in creatinine level, age and race.
NKF will also guide you as far as treatment options.
you can also learn about treatment options and diet on
http://www.kidneyschool.org/mods/
Find a nephrologist and ask about seeing a dietitian.
Take care!
Hi,
Metformin per se does not cause kidney damage .However since this drug is excreted through the kidneys ,then this should be avoided in persons with known kidney problems as this may decrease excretion of the drug and increase its blood levels.As in your husband's case a creatinine of 2.6 suggests an underlying kidney problem most likely secondary to the diabetes.At that point,his medications could have been modified.
What is your husband's GFR? Would you know?
Elevated creatinine levels for greater than 3 months may suggest chronic renal failure.At this point,his creatinine and GFR need to be evaluated closely.In the presence of permanent kidney damage,the creatinine levels may decrease but probably will not revert back to previously normal levels.It is best to discuss these with your physician.