Test results
Just did another 'full-blown' set of lab tests.
The results are basically the same as those of 7 months ago, which can be considered good news as they show no decline in kidney function.
The general prognosis for Chronic Kidney Disease is a gradual worsening of the condition until dialysis, so avoiding disimprovement can be considered progress.
Here is a summary of the results:* Serum Creatinine 2.0mg/dL (same as it was when my condition was discovered 18 months ago, and lower than the high of 2.5mg/dL of about a year ago)
* Creatine Clearance is calculated at 41mL/min. This can roughly be interpreted as meaning my kidneys are functioning at 35% of normal, which is asymptomatic. Below ~15%, however, and death (or Dialysis/Transplant) is not far away… (and frankly, provided my children are grown, I think death may be preferable to dialysis or a transplant)
* Protein in 24-hour urine 375mg, about the same as the last test and way down from 1,800mg when my condition was discovered. I understand that this is important as because proteins leaking through the kidneys may damage them further. Normal is less than 225mg.
* Uric Acid 7.6 mg/dL. This should be kept below 7 according to my first nephrologist. Taking Alopurinol controls it pretty easily but I'd prefer to be controling it naturally through diet. Will have to research this a bit.
Next Steps:* I've been taking Co-enzyme Q10 for 3 months and this doesn't seem to have had any effect so I'll stop ...
Source: All Kidney News - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: admin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs