Most recent Labs

[Artesia]

Prolactin 30.61
Estradiol 310

Meds:
Spiro and Estradiol

Doctor is having me back off on the Estradiol because she says my Estradiol was to high.  She also changed me back to the pills because the patches fell off, repeatedly.

My GFR was also a bit low, does anyone know how to raise that?

[kat69]

Artesia,

      What are the units on those results?

[Deborah]

Low GFR could indicate kidney disease.  Whether or not you have a problem is something you need to discuss with a Dr.

What was your T value?  Is the spiro getting it down?


Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote

[Dena]

There are several other results that need to be evaluated when you look at GFR so just one low number isn't conclusive. I had something like that happen with other results in one of my test and it was because I was a bit dehydrated when I had the blood draw. Another time, I had a really bad result but because of my history, the doctor decided to wait for my next test before taking action. The next test was good so it appeared that the lab made a mistake. Your doctors needs to evaluate all of the results to determine the cause and then decide on the action to be taken. It might be wait and see, diet changes or medication but it will be determined by the rest of your results and your medical history.

[Artesia]

->-bleeped-<- 16.00 High mmol/L
ALBUMIN 4.4 g/d
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 42 U/L
CALCIUM 9.0 mg/dL
CHLORIDE 101 mmol/L
CO2 20 Low mmol/L
CREATININE 1.41 High mg/dL
GLUCOSE 98 mg/dL
POTASSIUM 5.1 mmol/L
PROTEIN,TOTAL 7.2 g/dL
SGOT 20 U/L
SGPT 21 U/L
SODIUM 137 mmol/L
TOT. BILIRUBIN 0.24 mg/dL
UREA NITROGEN 23.2 mg/dL
eGFR 54.9 Low mL/min
CHOLESTEROL,TOTAL 166.00 mg/dL
HDL CHOLESTEROL 40 mg/dL
LDL CHOLESTEROL CALC 104.2 High mg/dL
TRIGLYCERIDE 109 mg/dL
PROLACTIN (NEW) 30.610 High ng/mL
ESTRADIOL 310 High pg/mL

This is all the numbers provided to me.  Most are in the normal range, the ones that are not are not to far over or under the average range that they had set except the eGFR.  They haven't tested my Testosterone yet, so I'm not sure if it is going down or not.

[Dena]

Creatinine and GFR are close to where they should be so I suspect the doctor will decide to monitor you for now. If your in the process of losing weight, the numbers might get better over time. Just make sure you follow up with your doctor and get a more informed judgement.

[Artesia]

Creatinine and GFR are close to where they should be so I suspect the doctor will decide to monitor you for now. If your in the process of losing weight, the numbers might get better over time. Just make sure you follow up with your doctor and get a more informed judgement.

I am losing weight, and have finally broke through the plateau and have made it down to 269 today.  The doctor didn't say anything about it, but it has been going up.  I would like to know how to make it go up some more.

[Deborah]

I have, on two occasions (pre HRT), had blood tests indicate liver disease.  Both times the Dr retested me a few days later and the numbers came back normal.

It turns out that heavy exercise close in time to the blood tests can throw off the results.  It can do the same thing to blood glucose levels too.

I'm not sure what can throw off the GFR numbers but if you are not experiencing any other symptoms then in all likelihood there is nothing wrong.  But, be sure to discuss it with the Dr.


Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote

[Dena]

Often when you are overweight it puts an additional load on your body. Lowering weight should lower your blood sugar reading and running less through your kidneys should also allow them to preform better. If you are eating excessive protein, cutting back to more normal levels could also help but as your levels aren't that high, a sensible diet should be enough. Your next test in 3-6 months after you have lost more weigh should tell the story.

[Deborah]

Does Dehydration Interfere With Creatinine Levels and GFR
https://hive.am/fiJJK

To improve your GFR you may just need to drink more water.  If you're on spiro you may not be drinking enough.


Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote

[Artesia]

Does Dehydration Interfere With Creatinine Levels and GFR
https://hive.am/fiJJK

To improve your GFR you may just need to drink more water.  If you're on spiro you may not be drinking enough.


Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote

I have to dance a fine line on my fluid intake.  To much and I blow up like a balloon and cramp up, to little and I get dizzy.  I've suffered from water intoxication twice, bad habit of drinking way to much water.  Typically, I drink 3-5 16oz bottles of water a day.  The day before the test it was four, and at the time of the test 0 because they told me not to eat or drink anything before it was done, not even my medicine.

[Deborah]

I have to dance a fine line on my fluid intake.  To much and I blow up like a balloon and cramp up, to little and I get dizzy.  I've suffered from water intoxication twice, bad habit of drinking way to much water.  Typically, I drink 3-5 16oz bottles of water a day.  The day before the test it was four, and at the time of the test 0 because they told me not to eat or drink anything before it was done, not even my medicine.

I would guess that's the source of your test results. 

If you did want to avoid the hyponatremia with increased water intake you just need to increase your sodium intake throughout the day.  It works for me anyway and I drink a lot of water; yesterday the equivalent of 13.5 16oz bottles.



Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote