Going for my kidney results Today. Wish me Luck... First tests ever in my life n am 42 year's of age..
@kathyrobertson44933 ай бұрын
Aren’t you lucky!
@zackgeldhof1206 Жыл бұрын
My husband has kidney failure. He had a THOUSAND times more creatinine than he should have! Needless to say we nearly lost him, but he's doing much better now! He's a chef and plans on making a Renal Diet cook book!
@lindasanford8823 Жыл бұрын
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@lindasanford8823 Жыл бұрын
Let me know the name of his book I'll be his first customer
@taylenator2023 Жыл бұрын
How did you help him? I might lose my dad soon due to his kidneys failing and I’m very scared
@charlessavoie2367 Жыл бұрын
@@taylenator2023 NO MEAT, no chicken and no fish. Get protein from amaranth, quinoa, peanut butter. Be aware that peanut butter has no methionine but its available as a supplement.
@charlessavoie2367 Жыл бұрын
Avoid heavy exercise.
@tarsala19957 ай бұрын
I'm doing sports whole my life and I did the blood test. It turned out that my cholesterol is high and creatinine is high but after analysis it turned out to be normal or even better than normal. High choresterol is bad mostly when triglicerides are also high. It's important to not look at measurements as independent from each other.
@davidharrison85927 ай бұрын
When you say analysis, do you mean that you went to a kidney specialist?
@user-qu7nt6tt1e6 күн бұрын
Thanks Doc for the information.
@huntermcelveen6094 Жыл бұрын
My kidney doctor doesn't explain anything to me he just keeps increasing meds. He's frightening me.
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
Ask questions and if it continues find a new nephrologist. You have to be your own doctor too sometimes. Learn as much as you can
@kenetiashackleford1984 ай бұрын
Mine either I'm searching for another endocrinologist
@RyanWilliams222 Жыл бұрын
This is a good video! I learned things from it that confused me before (e.g., the relationship between creatine and creatinine). Thank you!
@vasanthakumar14902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining so nicely to be understood
@way2pradeep11 ай бұрын
Very informative Content and I have a question, My father is a dibetic patient and having 6.5 creatinine level.. how we can help to reduce that level and recently his weight is lost significantly so that cause this high creatinine or what should be the reason
@ssktakk8 ай бұрын
Lots of information simplified . Thanks
@MrChambers91 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful easy to understand. Thank you
@oscarastudillo284614 күн бұрын
Hello, which medicines may be altering protein in blood? Blood pressure and diabetes medications?
@kwajy08 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. Could you address the relationship between creatinine and GFR. Thank you Ben
@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
They both are connected high creatine will show low GFR
@LastTrump710 ай бұрын
@@notpg13what about normal bun, creatinine 1.2 but GFR 58? Not dehydrated.
@notpg1310 ай бұрын
@@LastTrump7 your GFR is a bit low for your Creatine to be in okay range. Normally a GFR of 60 or above is considered normal. But you may have to take it lower protein intake, increase water intake and incorporate more high fiber foods to get your GFR number higher.
@stephaniecasey74510 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, informative
@sivnair701410 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation. Thank you Doctor
@tahirhussain40192 жыл бұрын
Thanks doctor For helping public
@Pretty_butterfly166 Жыл бұрын
Great information, Doctor. Thanks
@Shampak7 ай бұрын
Hi Doc, my mother in law is suffering from a urine infections for nearly a year and after several antibiotics both Tablets and IV it is not getting better. She also has high creatinine, can unire infection cause creatinine to go high? I saw a few videos and no doctors mentioned about anything about Unine Infections which can go upto the kidneys. I'm from India, we have seen MDs, Nefrologists those who think it's happening due to the urine infection. I would really appreciate your take on this.
@MrLibranda Жыл бұрын
Usually, doctors are too busy trying to get through the day's many patients and thus will have quite a short time available for discussion with the patient.
@richardeidemiller6739 Жыл бұрын
Too many scheduled in a day and many don't keep up with current findings. The kickbacks from drug companies is a very lucrative business. Vicki
@megmucklebones7538 Жыл бұрын
I was told anything over 2.00 was something to worry about, mine is at 1.20 - with an eGFR of 60. However, I was told I don't have CKD, as my other tests - blood, protein etc.. Came back normal. They say its because of muscle mass, that my creatinine is so high. So, I tested this. I didn't train for 2 weeks, and my Creatinine went down to 1.0, and my eGRF went up to 72. Furthermore, my levels have been consistent like this for 9 years - so there was no progression into CDK, still, it worries me that I have an eGRF of 60!!! So, I've been told - by others that use the gym, to do a Cystatin C test, this apparently bypasses the Creatinine side of things while still giving you a more accurate representation of the state of ones kidneys. Paying £130 for someone to come to my house, take bloods then go test and send me the results 5 days later! Fingers crossed. I don't want to have to stop training or lower meat intake! As a side note, when seeing the Neph in hospital, they did a test and I came back POSITIVE for pANCA !!! WTF, thats a horrible disease that effects approximately 15/1 million people. But again, I suffer with no symptoms - this was thought to be a reason for my low eGFR score. WTF.
@JamezUK123 Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now? Going through something similar myself. My gfr is 70 with creatinine at 118 umol (slightly higher than normal) but my urea is also slightly high. I train most days and was supplementing with creatine but was told to stop. I have no other risk factors associated with ckd so I'm convinced it's to do with training/supps. I've also heard of the cystatin-c test, did you get your results? Is it worth doing and who did you go through?
@megmucklebones7538 Жыл бұрын
@@JamezUK123 Hey James dude.. I'm doing OK. Basically, I did the Cystatin C test and it came back within the normal range, so I put the whole 2 years worth of kidney worrying to rest. None of my other tests came in bad apart from the eGRF, so fk it. It's only because we have more muscle mass than the average pie eaten sob 😂. I would personally recommend you getting the tests done. Mine cost me £150 in total. I went with Youth Revisited. 90 for the test, 10 for the doctor to view the results and 40 for the women to come round and take a blood sample. This has to be from the arm and not a tube. I will get this done once a year and still get check for blood and protien etc.. Good luck bud, your kidneys are fine 👍
@JamezUK123 Жыл бұрын
@@megmucklebones7538 glad to hear everything came back ok and I'm sorry you've been through 2 years of stress unnecessarily! I find it bizarre that some GP's don't understand the relationship between creatine/high protein diets/working out in general and elevated kidney blood results! Definitely better safe than sorry though so I'll get the Cystatin C test ordered. Out of interest, did you get much sense out of the Nephrologist in relation to your training/supps? What was their advice? I only ask because I can see a referral coming my way and I'd rather go armed with knowledge and having made any changes to my diet etc
@agentfalafel5059 Жыл бұрын
I have the same ' problem'. I train 6 days a week, my GFR is 66 hence creatinine is higher. I was told that the more lean mass you have, the higher creatinine. This test is not accurate for people who lift
@JamezUK123 Жыл бұрын
@@agentfalafel5059 if you're worried about it I'd definitely recommend the Cystatin C test mentioned above. Mine came back completely normal. I also came off creatine for a month and low and behold, everything went back to normal and my eGFR is back to over 90.
@mariavidal53646 ай бұрын
Great video! Super informative
@aldenreach4329 Жыл бұрын
Very nice explanation now i know
@henryvaldez8117 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir God bless you and yourFamily
@fractalife Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explanation. One thing still I dont understand, a friend of mine just postpone the gym schedule because he had blood work done and got high Creatinine level, is high CK mean we should not excersice until it back to normal, or wait couple days?
@paulfoote27062 жыл бұрын
Please explain how to interpret differences between GFR estimated by creatinine and by Cystatin C.
@notpg1311 ай бұрын
GFR and Creatinine are connected so if your Creatinine is high your GFR will be lower.
@dianesolowy8010 Жыл бұрын
My creatinine clearance is 57 & sometimes gone down to 37 should I be worried cause some people I’ve read are on dialysis at 10 level?
@williebarreto32485 ай бұрын
This is a very good video, my levels are high. This is due to being a bodybuilder also I are on pain medication. Doctor informed me when to not workout prior to bloodwork. This is to get a more accurate reading.
@larshinkel75425 ай бұрын
my doc didn't tell me that. so I went to the bloodiest with a very sore body. my creatinin was at 714. I`m not shure what to do know. Weeks before the test I increase my protein intake and took creatine also( 2-3 gr a day) . I'm 54...maybe I should do a bit less of everything. My doc seems to have no Idea...
@minervagonzales37872 жыл бұрын
Loved your video & thank you, sir. What does PROTEIN (1+, 2+ or 3+), BLOOD, MUCUS ( ttru UA) & BUBBLES /FOAM in the urine ( appearance) signifies, other necessary blood works needed & the necessary treatment ?? THANK you so much for your COMPASSION. GOD BLESS!
@rayperez6214 Жыл бұрын
great video Dr !
@Shraken9 ай бұрын
Interesting, my doctors PA told me to stop taking creatine because my creatinine levels were high (1.4 or 1.5 iirc). It's very frustrating to frequently hear opposing thoughts on medical issues and science. How are dummies like myself supposed to navigate this?
@janetblanc765811 ай бұрын
Brilliant Doctor, thank you
@elizabethmensah2403Ай бұрын
Thanks for your educational video
@essiepaz117710 ай бұрын
Thank you! I learned a lot!
@Mansmatters10 ай бұрын
Very informative video
@johnely50503 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very informative video.
@alissacook69376 ай бұрын
I am in nursing school and we have been learning about all of these lab values, but I was seeking additional information. Thank you so much for this video!
@jaysonsantillan3166 ай бұрын
Thanks Cooking for the simplified information. Is hitting the gym still recommended to those have CKD Stage 3A? Hope you notice this comment. Cheers
@bluepilledworld2 ай бұрын
Same
@elringogans87635 ай бұрын
My levels came back at 11.5 mg/dL, below normal. What does this mean??? I workout regularly and have muscle mass. Very toned upper body/arms.
@annjean87092 жыл бұрын
Great video!👍🏽 Thank you for sharing.
@natschooler2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video Doc.
@Trainwithrr9 ай бұрын
I am using creatine monohydrate and have s.creatanine level 1.5 ..is it a concern for me....what should i do...can u help me out
@GOALo26Ай бұрын
I have been working out for years consistently & have been taking 5g of creatine per day. I never cycle it. My creatinine level is at 1.26 & last year was at 1.15. I have gained a lot of muscle since but my doctor told me to completely STOP taking creatine supplements. Also my eGFR is at 78 & last year was at 87. I feel like she doesn’t have all the knowledge about creatine & lifters but I was just commenting to get a second opinion if anyone else is going through what I’m going through
@haramedia2 жыл бұрын
hi doc am so tired because of creatinine level 1.5 and I have face lot problem! how to regulate to normal
@bbjumpman16 күн бұрын
Do you have a lot of muscle mass and work out? Has your level always been high? High levels will not make you tired. Mine are high because I have a lot of muscle mass and work out 4-5 days a week.
@claudiacampion9148 Жыл бұрын
Please address any special care for those of us with only one kidney.
@YOUNGESTEZE111 ай бұрын
You can eat everything with one healthy kidney. But know to red meat
@CarneGranada2 ай бұрын
Thanks Doctor man
@mp3lwgm10 ай бұрын
How can I self test for Creatinine?
@Only60GamesPlayed9 ай бұрын
My Mom was in stage 2 kidney failure due to Sickle-Beta Thalassemia! She recently died from acute liver failure 14 months shy of her 80th birthday. It was said that BLACKFOLK’S have a higher gfr due to genetics and supposedly our kidneys are different from every one else in world and we were more susceptible to kidney problems! Oddly though, BLACKFOLK’S kidneys are in high demand for renal transplantation in the world…or so it is said!
@bijujoze40432 жыл бұрын
Dr I have high URICACID and creatinine is in close to border, I heard red meat is not good for people with UA
@Unrealistic-o9c10 ай бұрын
Just not working out a few days can lower levels.
@jessicadraper2535 Жыл бұрын
I’ve recently been diagnosed with kidney disease and the last 2 weeks been nauseous and have bad pain in my kidneys- I went to the doctor and got an ultrasound and bloodwork- he said my creatinine was high but told me it was probably dehydration- I wasn’t dehydrated! What can I do - i’m still nauseous every day and in pain from my kidneys- any suggestions would be greatly appreciated- thanks ❤
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
Drink more water, eat less meat, and add more fiber to your diet
@Mustufaaboabdallah8 ай бұрын
@nur-ej1uthow are you now? DO YOU GOOD
@Mustufaaboabdallah8 ай бұрын
@nur-ej1ut my mother his creatinine high
@NgaNguyen-pz4pm8 ай бұрын
I have 1772 high on my creatinine but my kidneys test is normal I’m not sure how to get creatinine lower
@phreedomphile Жыл бұрын
With rare exceptions, meat does not harm kidneys nor does it (and saturated fat) cause heart disease. This has been verified and reported in numerous studies published in high profile medical journals. The main problem we face is the overconsumption of processed foods, to include seed oils, and the dramatic rise of insulin resistance. Please do some in-depth research "Cooking Doc".
@aminah761 Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
If you're kidneys are already impared meat does impact your kidneys.
@phreedomphile Жыл бұрын
@@notpg13 The cautious approach for those with renal impairment is to focus on high fat meats for a ketogenic strategy with minimal protein level need met. It's the total protein absorbed that needs to be monitored in CKD. Plant protein is poorly absorbed, typically less than 50%.
@bscsmscs157811 ай бұрын
this is a PROVEN FACT: High dietary protein intake can cause intraglomerular hypertension, which may result in kidney hyperfiltration, glomerular injury, and proteinuria. It is possible that long-term high protein intake may lead to de novo CKD
@gaillambert17292 жыл бұрын
Is it good to take a milkshake containing creatine for atrophy muscle. Thank you
@susilaranikambhampati128711 ай бұрын
what about diabetics effecting kiddies?
@musamehdiyevv Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@MariAmmaSar6 ай бұрын
At 3:13, pls include units of measure : 0.6-1.3 micrograms/ litre ?? Or micromoles/ litre??
@Anon.52162 жыл бұрын
My creatinne has gone up and I don't eat more than 4oz red meat 3 times a week. U never mentioned foods apart from red meat which also raise creatinine. As for being a cooking doctor where are ur tips on food or recipes?
@Sarahdrybones2 жыл бұрын
I think that's too much.
@yvonneang2724 Жыл бұрын
I have a Kidney Disease with Creatinine and Amyloid
@ruthselden86375 ай бұрын
This information was very helpful. Thank you for the video.
@mujunimoses70766 ай бұрын
Just got creatinine levels of 0.4mmol/24hr for my 14 year old son is that too low to panic please i need some help to understand
@123gwilco Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with stage 3b disease. My creatinine got as high as 1.8. A student of mine , who is an endocrinologist learning English and lives in Brazil, told me I should be on a drug like Farxiga. I have been on this drug for about a year now and recently my creatine was measured at 1.32! Do I still have kidney disease or is my CKD being reversed. I read that this drug can STOP or SLOW the progression of CKD. Please explain what is going on and am I getting better. ALSO, I recently loss about 50 pounds because I have a lap-band on my stomach.
@robertolson7304 Жыл бұрын
Reversed? 😂. It doesnt ever heal. Its broke for good.
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
Ask your nephrologist doctor to be sure.
@nadersherif57429 ай бұрын
You should look into taking sodium bicarbonate
@amdarkness93735 ай бұрын
Very vivid explanation Thank you 😊
@nebojsa1976 Жыл бұрын
Mine is 3.3. Microalbumin high and eGFR of 18. And intact parathyroid is sky high, like 600.
@beingroxy3 ай бұрын
I saw a question that said that in renal dysfunction of older adults, the creatinine clearance levels would decrease? Is this correct?
@darlenemscott Жыл бұрын
I have never had high levels but it has recently been flagged as low. There are no videos on low levels. Should people with low levels supplement while working to build muscle?
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
Ask your kidney doctor and see what they suggest. They may suggest more red meat
@mattasrinivasmohan5808 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Creatinine value is more important than GFR since GFR is calculated from the measured creatinine value.
@brianormonde2175 Жыл бұрын
What about being overweight? My doctor told me if I lose 15 - 20 lbs, my numbers should improve.
@aminah761 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@kirkgray312 ай бұрын
great video, what if someone has normal creatinine like 1.21 (gym goer) but there egfr is 80….google doesn’t show a lot on this . Normal is above 60 but google says that it is kidney disease
@rm-dc6tx10 ай бұрын
Would have been much more helpful to give actual #'s and how to analyze the results..
@Shahmeer78905 Жыл бұрын
Hey Doc.. love ur video m so tens about my mom she had critinine 2.0 she also a high bp patient... Her bp gose 220 by 130... Will u plz help me how can i cover my mom's critinine level?😢
@user-xn6tb2vf5m11 ай бұрын
How's ur mom now
@tinaalbesa79292 жыл бұрын
Hi Doc,mine is 0.2 is very low is bad for me? I'm 67 yrs.old thank you.
@hardeepkogar2 жыл бұрын
Dr.what about people with one functional kidney?
@oscarastudillo284614 күн бұрын
Doctor, if a patient had decreasing protein in urine within 2 years but increasing protein in blood, does it mean he has better or worse kidneys? He’s constantly with a loose stomach
@tsayberdida71624 ай бұрын
Hi doc my creatinine level 0.93 and how to regulate a normal?.thanks doc
@goldieleyva3002 Жыл бұрын
what about if your kidney has shrunk? One of my kidneys has shrunk down by over half it's size.
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
You need to go see a kidney doctor immediately
@goldieleyva3002 Жыл бұрын
@@notpg13 I seen a kidney dr. That's how I know it shrunk. But the same dr said there is nothing he can do for me. Kidney disease can't be stopped. He wasn't much help at all.
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
@goldieleyva3002 he is right but your diet and drinking water is what matters most. I'd recommend do a high fiber and mostly plant based diet for maximum results. Also try walking everyday for 30 minutes
@goldieleyva3002 Жыл бұрын
@@notpg13 Thank you so much. I'm going shopping and make some changes.
@flaveboss40292 жыл бұрын
you are the best!
@duvalcampbell57969 ай бұрын
My creatinine level is 134 is that a good range?
@bbjumpman16 күн бұрын
Your fine
@randomhostonyourwifi98438 ай бұрын
Do you know if a high pH around 8.5 can affect the creatinine levels in urine (in vitro) over a period of 5 days?
@cmyoung147 ай бұрын
Just one comment. It's not Physician's Assistant. It's Physician Assistant. Might seem minor, but a lot of PAs get really worked up over this.
@lorddavid57852 ай бұрын
I saw foam in my urine. I had itching all over my body and my ankles were swollen a little. My doctor prescribed a KFT. My blood Urea came 27.3 mg/dl and my creatinine came 0.97 mg/dl. My problems aren't due to the kidneys not working, are they?
@levivandoorn7973 Жыл бұрын
i recently got a blood test and had high creatinine levels and elevated ( slightly above normal ) kidney function, wondering if it's because i take 5G of creatine a day for strength training, is it safe to continue? I am 92KG male
@notpg13 Жыл бұрын
Yes I believe its the creatine you take. Stop taking so much creatine if your creatinine is already too high that's the best advice I can give you.
@michaelblodgett470411 ай бұрын
@@notpg13I'm guessing that you are not a medical professional.
@notpg1311 ай бұрын
@@michaelblodgett4704 no, I am just a kidney health coach and a kidney expert who has dealt with kidney disease for over 7 yrs. 😊
@ilsewenzel94242 жыл бұрын
My Creatinine was 2.46. Your comment please. I am on a whole food, plant based diet with no meat and limited liquid (40 oz) I also used very very little salt. I have lost 31 lbs since April
@DetroitHomeInspector2 жыл бұрын
Saw your post on the kidney vids. Why are you drinking so little water?
@fallback83142 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitHomeInspector how exactly does water help the kidneys?? it's blood that's being cleaned by the kidneys not water
@jsc542311 ай бұрын
@@DetroitHomeInspectorI agree because we need to keep hydrated. It can affect the kidneys if dehydrated
@asabormabel60752 жыл бұрын
Thanks,, My creactinne is 0.91 is it high, or danger?
@fallback83142 жыл бұрын
mine was like 1.2 in nov 2016 and 0.95 when i tested it again in june 2021
@charleshammer2928 Жыл бұрын
Normal
@matovushalom1358 Жыл бұрын
@@fallback8314 please can creatinine of 1.27 cause upper back pain?
@fallback8314 Жыл бұрын
@@matovushalom1358 i don't see how. 1.27 isn't that bad. start drinking a lot of water now.
@meenakshiaggarwal773111 ай бұрын
@@fallback8314 did u check in between
@docfaustus63033 ай бұрын
OK what the good and the bad numbers What the stage one numbers etc?
@captainsmate57705 ай бұрын
I'm at 128..is that high?
@nicholasgenovese22954 ай бұрын
My kidney count is 7.8 is that high? They keep saying that’s not really that high when I go to the hospital I live in New Mexico can you please answer me back thank you.
@Phillipinewannabe2 ай бұрын
Good shit doc
@RAkers-tu1ey11 ай бұрын
I am a backpacker. My concern is Rhabdomyolysis. It is (relatively speaking) common among hikers and trail runners due to the levels of continuous exertion with regular spikes in effort. Any thoughts about prevention?
@rockybalboa7688 ай бұрын
Don't take statins or any cholesterol lowering drug.
@JavaZombieАй бұрын
LabCorp says that "normal" levels should be 0.57-1.00 .....
@ICU306Ай бұрын
Each institution is different. And it’s the same for hospital to hospital. My hospitals “normal” is .59-1.00
@richardeidemiller6739 Жыл бұрын
Why are different facilities ranges different? Mine is normal from .50-1.10. I am 1.10. You said .60-1.3. I would feel a bit more comfortable with my level in your range 😁 GFR 58. Vicki
@LastTrump710 ай бұрын
Is GFR of 58 ok with creatinine in the normal range?
@marysinclair1214 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if that's why my creatinine is low I'm a vegetarian.
@TheShubLub2 жыл бұрын
Thought that said creatine lol!
@dromargcf25 күн бұрын
Skeletal muscle is a stable cell, cannot undergo mitosis, once some muscle tissue die the rest can undergo hypertrophy.
@oscarastudillo284614 күн бұрын
I thought having too much protein in urine meant the kidneys were damaged; you’re saying that if you have less urine protein is actually not good? Which one is it?
@dougking437711 ай бұрын
animal protein basically red meat? what about chicken or fish effecting levels?
@donaldryerson521210 ай бұрын
One thing that no one seems to talk about is only having one kidney..and its effects on measurements..
@charlottelock3375 Жыл бұрын
Someone please help! My eGFR level was 51 in March and no one contacted me. 3 weeks ago it was 42 it’s now 38. My blood levels are all fine. Urine sample is being done Tuesday. I’m not diabetic or high blood pressure. Is there anything else that could rapidly cause this decline? I am so scared. I can’t stop crying I’m only 29 and I feel like I won’t even see the new year.
@user-bo7zj5qn3m11 ай бұрын
Please go and see a nephologist
@nadersherif57429 ай бұрын
Did you ever get any answers? I don’t have any health issues at all and my GFR dropped from the 90s to 65 which is very concerning but no clue why as everything else is good.
@charlottelock33759 ай бұрын
@@nadersherif5742 nope they don’t know why. It’s made my health really bad and I can hardly sleep. It went from 38 to 47 to 54 to 51 and now 49 so it’s very up and down. Protein and blood in urine, blood tests 98% normal. Discussion in December of biopsy which should of been done in September!
@charlottelock33759 ай бұрын
@@user-bo7zj5qn3m been seeing one since 8th September
@nadersherif57429 ай бұрын
@@charlottelock3375 I’m so sorry to hear this. I can’t imagine how frustrating it is when you can’t figure out why! I hope you figure it out 🙏
@user-yv8iv7tm5s4 ай бұрын
my father had a 122.8 of creatinine..is that normal