Fluctuation in creatinine level? Can a chronic kidney disease patient's creatinine decreased by medicine?My mum suffers from CKD, her health used to be well. But, this year, her creatinine level keeps fluctuating. Initially, at 2.3 to 2.8, then to 2.4, then to 2.7 and now 3.0! Her urea at 85, WBC at 6.4 and haemoglobin level at 13.1 are all constant. The doctor doesnt really bother about the fluctuations in creatinine level. He said dialysis is only needed when creatinine reaches 4.0. But, I am really scared. Is my mum OK? Is she nearing the stage of renal failure? Since its just creatinine causing the problem, can creatinine be controlled with just medicine?
Posted by WitchTwo
not that I know of, your doctor likely knows what he is talking about though. Do some research, I think creatinien levels may be able to be controlled a bit with diet, not sure though hun. I have a brother in law with kidney problems, they put him on some mega dose fish oil supplements....hes doing a lot better.
Posted by Laura J
What you are asking, is what is causing the creatin to fluctuate so dangerously high? Sure, medications can cause all kinds of problems.
It would be morally and ethically wrong of me to ask that you take your mom off meds, but I do know if she gets a hormone panel done with urinalysis and gets other testing done to address her deficiencies as a whole person, she may no longer need as many meds or eventually, as she gets better... none at all.
Unfortunately, doctors do not practice feeding the body's deficiencies like a garden. They treat it like car parts with medications that mask symptoms to manage disease.
You want to talk disease, talk to your doctor. Want to talk wellness, learn from naturopaths.
Posted by Dave S
Creatinine is a difficult thing to control. A small fraction of it is contributed by your physical activity, but the vast majority is determined by your body size and remaining kidney function. As each of these things fluctuates, so does your creatinine level. Listen to the doctor. He knows what he's talking about. Just make sure your mom is taking her meds and watching her diet like her doctor has prescribed.
Posted by ANNE A
I hope your mom is seeing a nephrologist, why is your mom's kidney's so bad? Is she also a diabetic or does she have high blood pressure? I would seek a second opinion if necessary.
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