Metformin and gfr

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Avatar n tn My husband is a diabetic and takes lipitor, metformin & glybride and due to a hospital stay we were informed that he now has high pressure and he is in the beginning of kidney failure because his creatinine level was 5.2. Before we left the hospital the level came down to 4.6 and his blood pressure was down to 145/80. Now taking blood pressure medicine also but was taken off the metformin.
1590094 tn?1303776739 I had a blood test recently and it showed that my creatinine was 1.15 and my GFR was 52. I have noticed increased urination and feeling I need to go even after I just went. I have some pain during urination sometimes and sometimes only a little will come out. I have never had low levels before. Is this a serious issue that needs to be taken care of soon, or is it not that big of a worry at this point. I am a 40 year old woman--if that helps any.
Avatar m tn Should I ask my doctor about my kidney function? Data: 31 year old male; Blood panel 1 - Creatinine 1.4mg/dL, Protein 8.0 mg/dL, GFR 59.1. Blood panel 2 (~80 days later) - Creatinine 1.5, Protein not tested, GFR 54.6. I'm not a doc, but a quick look indicates that creatinine is high and GFR is low. I'm short of breath regularly (good PFT/no asthma). I also get periodic palpitations associated with tachycardia. I frequently have sleep problems (also have complex sleep apnea).
Avatar f tn Summary of Key Conclusions * Dosing according to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) may be preferable to weight-based ribavirin among ribavirin-treated HCV genotype 1/4 patients with poor renal function * Poor renal function (low GFR) associated with o Lower sustained virologic response (SVR) rates o More adverse events o Possibly due to nonoptimal ribavirin dosing * GFR varied according to sex, age, and genotype but not according to weight or body mass i
Avatar m tn Kidney function starting to get bad, of course I wasnt told about it until I saw gfr level at 60 and the last gfr at 80. Dont think 60 was accurate but GFR is. Does Suboxone damage kidneys, if so why doesnt anyone tell us this as I would have never taken this crap. In the last 2 years i have been diagnosed with low test, diabetes 2, and now kidney probs.
Avatar f tn what can i take (over the counter)for heartburn ? i have stage 3 ckd with a gfr of 36. just looking for a couple of suggestions.
Avatar f tn I would personally change it only If I'd have any issues with the current medication and the doctor would recommend it. Your kidney results are confusing to me though, in 2018 you have both: GFR 69 ml/mom/1.73m^2, and GFR 92, followed by this year's GFR 77 ml/mom/1.73m^2. Keep in mind to stay properly hydrated all the time.
Avatar m tn my GFR is decreasing from 89 to 82 to 73 in 9 months and my creatine level rose .9 to 1.0 to 1.1 in the same period.also, they found protein in my urine. that puts me at Stage 2 CKD. at this rate i'll be on dialysis in a year. But my PD says my kidney function is normal. I'm confused. Can anybody clear this up for me??
Avatar n tn I had a bunch of labs done recently and was left wondering what they are I am scared and the Dr just didn't explain things well.
Avatar n tn [1] British guidelines distinguish between stage 3A (GFR 45-59) and stage 3B (GFR 30-44) for purposes of screening and referral.
Avatar f tn Hi! I'm new to this forum and have a question for you. I just had a complete blood workup done and everything was great except my GFR was only 55 and was flagged. I'm curious what could cause this and if I should be worried. This is the first time it has been low. I am on medicine for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Thank you for your help.
Avatar f tn Creatinine level was normal though and no protein in urine. Only had my GFR tested once before about five years ago and it was 112. What would make it go down so much? Should I be worried? They said anything over 60 is normal but I have read it’s not normal unless it’s 90 or above.
Avatar f tn Now my GFR needs to be reassessed for the next 3 months to determine if I have CKD. And my doctor just told me all my labs were "normal." Patients today have to be their own advocates!
323615 tn?1226193396 Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): Your GFR tells how much kidney function you have. It may be estimated from your blood level of creatinine. If your GFR falls below 30 you will need to see a kidney disease specialist (called a nephrologist), Your kidney doctor will speak to you about treatments for kidney failure like dialysis or kidney transplant. A GFR below 15 indicates that you need to start one of these treatments.
Avatar f tn A below average GFR is not always bad... you just need to monitor it and it may go up. If it keeps dropping and dropping, thats when it becomes a concern.
Avatar m tn but not for a month yet. Would appreciate all input and your experiences with this. GFR 38 and creatinine 1.4.
Avatar m tn The eGFR values (only ranges but not absolute) are calculated according to a formula for eGFR Cockroft-Gault, Mayo Quadratic using CKD-EPI and using MDRD,6 Variable (mentioned below) This formula estimates the target levels of GFR in CKD subjects (Chronic Kidney Disease),while your values of Creatinine-1.3 mg/dl and GFR-47 fall under category of CKD Stage-III. GFR can be calculated using various formulas and various tests to estimate the range of Kidney Function.
Avatar f tn In elderly people and in some infants, a GFR reading of 60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2 may be a normal finding. So, you need to get the GFR and urine albumin/protein tested for three consecutive months to know whether it is a normal finding in your case or kidney disease. Please consult your doctor regarding this. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.
Avatar f tn GFR90 is mostly CKD1, but the results of one examination can not be diagnosed. You can check urine routine and kidney function as well as GFR.
Avatar n tn It is used to calculate for the estimated GFR. Normal GFR is 90 and above. Your result indicate mild decrease in GFR and needs further evaluation. Talk to your doctor about this for proper management. If GFR falls below 15 dialysis or kidney transplant is needed. Take care and best regards.