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Blood Test Discussion
Kidney Function 101
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<blockquote data-quote="Jones" data-source="post: 46539" data-attributes="member: 13749"><p>Hi Vince, </p><p></p><p>A higher muscle mass can reflect as a higher creatinine (see my post below). Unfortunately it may be hard to determine if its reflecting a higher muscle mass or a true kidney impairment. In regards to GFR, I would definitely talk to your doctor. Although lab values do not flag GFR until it is under 60, a value of 67 could actually be considered stage II kidney disease (out of 5 stages)- meaning, you have mildly decreased kidney function. A normal GFR is technically in the area of 90-120, depending on your age. Some doctors fail to explain this part because it doesn't change their treatment until its below 60 - such a great medical system we have -_- </p><p></p><p>That being said, someone with a GFR of 90 may have kidney disease, and someone with a GFR of 60 may not. It depends on other factors, such as protein in the urine, histology abnormalities, electrolyte abnormalities etc. Additionally, kidney disease is not diagnosed until labs can show a low GFR for a at least 3 months. You may want to ask your doctor run a cystatin-C test. </p><p></p><p>As a future note, once GFR drops below 60, studies show that protein intake is associated with accelerated decline in kidney function for patients with mild renal insufficiency (GFR 55-80 ). For every 10-g increase in protein intake GFR decreased by 1.69. (this study was done on <1600 women). </p><p></p><p>Hope this was helpful for you, take care. </p><p></p><p>Source: Ann Intern Med 2003 Mar 18;138(6):460 </p><p>PMID: 12639078</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jones, post: 46539, member: 13749"] Hi Vince, A higher muscle mass can reflect as a higher creatinine (see my post below). Unfortunately it may be hard to determine if its reflecting a higher muscle mass or a true kidney impairment. In regards to GFR, I would definitely talk to your doctor. Although lab values do not flag GFR until it is under 60, a value of 67 could actually be considered stage II kidney disease (out of 5 stages)- meaning, you have mildly decreased kidney function. A normal GFR is technically in the area of 90-120, depending on your age. Some doctors fail to explain this part because it doesn't change their treatment until its below 60 - such a great medical system we have -_- That being said, someone with a GFR of 90 may have kidney disease, and someone with a GFR of 60 may not. It depends on other factors, such as protein in the urine, histology abnormalities, electrolyte abnormalities etc. Additionally, kidney disease is not diagnosed until labs can show a low GFR for a at least 3 months. You may want to ask your doctor run a cystatin-C test. As a future note, once GFR drops below 60, studies show that protein intake is associated with accelerated decline in kidney function for patients with mild renal insufficiency (GFR 55-80 ). For every 10-g increase in protein intake GFR decreased by 1.69. (this study was done on <1600 women). Hope this was helpful for you, take care. Source: Ann Intern Med 2003 Mar 18;138(6):460 PMID: 12639078 [/QUOTE]
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