Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (...
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I was diagnosed with PKD 20 years ago and am now 60. Over the last 10 years, my creatinine level creeped up to 4 about 3 months ago. Now my latest blood test shows that my creatinie level has jumped to 4.9, the highest it has ever been, plus it increased almost 25% in 3 months.
I'm wondering, could this be an anomaly? Did the lab screw up? If it jumped this much in 3 months, should I be getting ready for dialysis soon? I'd just like to hear your thoughts on this. thanks, carl Posted on 02/23/08, 12:02 pm |
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I don't know,I'm new at this but I wanted to stop by and say Hi!! Take care,hugs Cathy 
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tTHE LAB FINDING ARE MOST LIKELY RIGHT DEAR. BUT FOR YOUR OWN SANITY HAVE THEM REDONE NO HARM IN IT. MUCH HUGS SENT YOUR WAY. READ MY JOURNAL. MARGE
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I AM ABSOLUTELY NOT A DOCTOR, but i do remember having a discussion with a med student (working at the kidney clinic) and he said that your creatine number can change if you're dehydrated. therefore, he said you could check the number 10times a day and get 10 different results. mine went up & down during & after childbirth.
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Carl, I am not sure about the quick jump in creat. but I was up to 6.8 by the time I needed dialysis. That was 8 yrs ago. I was only on dialysis 1 month because I had a donor. I was diagnosed in 78' and had the transplant in 2001.Let me know how you are and if I can help answer any questions.Google56
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