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faithfull
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blood test - kidney failure symptoms ?
Posted: 05-19-08 10:35am
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Hi I am new here.  I am faith,
18 years old and I recently took a blood
test. My cholesterol was high, my BUN TEST
was 22. Which was high. My BUN/Creatinine
Ratio was 28 which was high. Although my
creatinine was normal. My potassium level
was 5.5. which was high. Also my urine
test came out abnormal showing i might
have A uti on top of that. My doctor wants
me to do my blood test and my urine test
over. Lately i have been feeling tired
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i dont drink enough fluids. My stomach
sometimes hurts, can this be signs of
kidney failure??? I need answers.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 05-19-08 10:39am
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Hi and Welcome
I think having another set of tests done
is a good idea. Sometimes the labs make a
mistake.
Did your doctor order any other tests,
scans of your kidneys or abdomen?
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faithfull
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Posted: 05-19-08 10:47am
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No for now that is just what she wants
done. But i feel like i am getting worse,
because i have been tired lately, etc....
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Posted: 05-19-08 13:59pm
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When are you getting the blood and urine
tests done?
Did you explain how tired you are and your
stomach hurts? Sometimes it takes telling
them a few times before they understand we
feel like crap.
You might want to ask if she can do an
ultrasound to check your kidneys and
abdomen...
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faithfull
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Posted: 05-19-08 19:37pm
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I have an appointment on Friday, she said
that she has to go over my test results,
whoop de doo...  so hopefully she
can do something, she said the blood test
and urine need to be done right
away...yeah it sucks feeling this way. I
am almost sure something is wrong with my
kidneys.
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faithfull
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Posted: 05-19-08 19:40pm
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Oh by the way I had an ultrasound of my
pelvic area. I think all came out well
because the lady said she couldnt see
anything but I wish it was of my kidneys
instead but then again I took it because
of bad menstrual cramps but now since
these blood test came out indifferent, i
may have to get one of my kidney.
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Posted: 05-19-08 19:54pm
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Welcome
Hope your appointment went well. There
are lots of scans and tests they can do
for kidneys. I have had IVP, ultrasounds,
renal scans, CT scans, cystoscopies. I am
not a Dr. so I can't say, but I would keep
going. Good luck and let us know how it
works out.
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Posted: 05-20-08 06:09am
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wrote: | | I have an appointment on
Friday, she said that she has to go over
my test results, whoop de doo... so hopefully she
can do something, she said the blood test
and urine need to be done right
away...yeah it sucks feeling this way. I
am almost sure something is wrong with my
kidneys. |
Try to remain positive...I know how
difficult it can be.
We are here for you.
Your doctor might want to run further
scans like the ones aflsh mentioned.
Sometimes when they do an abdominal
ultrasound they also get a glimpse of the
kidneys.
Please keep us posted or pm me if you
would like.
I have a long history of kidney problems
not just with me but my children also..
Hang in there..
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faithfull
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kidneys
Posted: 05-20-08 07:25am
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Thanks.  I
will remain positive. I have a question
does a swollen abdomen and puffy eyes have
to do with kidneys because lately my
abdomen has been swollen pretty bad and
its not like I eat much, and my eyes are
puffy.
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Re: kidneys
Posted: 05-20-08 08:47am
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wrote: | | Thanks. I
will remain positive. I have a question
does a swollen abdomen and puffy eyes have
to do with kidneys because lately my
abdomen has been swollen pretty bad and
its not like I eat much, and my eyes are
puffy. |
It's possible the eyes and abdomen are
related to the kidneys.
Are your ankles, fingers, face puffy
also?
I hope you get some positive news... 
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Posted: 05-20-08 13:45pm
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Stay Positive.. 
I'm on here often if you need to talk, you
are not alone..
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Posted: 05-20-08 14:22pm
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Yes Good luck and we will be thinking of
you. If you need to pm me anytime, feel
free. It's scary when you don't know
what's going on. I try to research as
much as I can, and with the help from this
forum, I can
handle what comes.
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Posted: 05-20-08 20:55pm
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Thanks serenity and thank you
aflsh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes you are my positive people I need
that:)
Ill make sure keep updated each day.
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Posted: 05-21-08 07:09am
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Anytime you need us we are here...
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faithfull
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kidney
Posted: 05-22-08 16:29pm
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Thanks. So today another doctor calls that
I saw a few weeks ago and took a blood
test from her and my results are the same
thing, but when asked about the elevated
bun and potassium and everything she said
simply
"blood tests on the counter too long can
make your potassium high"
Boy i cant wait to see the other doctor
tommorow, what type of help is that?
"blood tests on the counter too long can
make your potassium high????????????????"
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Posted: 05-23-08 12:54pm
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Never heard that one. I would find another
lab.
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Posted: 05-23-08 13:41pm
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There is a time frame for some blood tests
to be done same for urine tests.
If they sit out for to long wrong results
will be the outcome.
My question is why did the lab not test it
as soon as the blood was drawn?
I know you don't have answer to that but I
would see about having your blood sent to
another lab.
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Posted: 05-23-08 17:33pm
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Yeah well i saw the other doctor today and
she said that, that can be true meaning
the blood can be left out too long, but
she would just like to test it one MORE
time but she also said high BUN can be due
to dehydration so she is lookin into it
also ordered more blood tests for other
areas.
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Posted: 05-25-08 20:15pm
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Keep us posted..
Thanks for the update
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