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Hi Everyone,

I had a condition called goodpastures syndrome 2 years ago which caused me to lose 75 percent kidney function. I've been in remission for 18 months and have controlled blood pressure , good blood and urine results etc..

My husband and I want to start trying for a baby soon. My creatinine is 205..I'm looking for any advice from anyone out there?

Thanks so very much

Kind regards

M
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replied August 15th, 2011
Hello and welcome to e health forum.

The presence of a chronic renal disease like Good pastures syndrome, with reduced renal function (of 75%), it would be a difficult situation and there would be chances of worsening of your condition during pregnancy.

If a patient with Goodpasture's syndrome becomes pregnant, she might develop hypertension and the fetus may develop intrauterine growth restriction requiring premature delivery. Both mother and baby will be at risk.

The normal range of creatinine for women is 0.6-1.2 mg/dL. Your levels seems to be elevated.

You might consult your nephrologist who can assess your ability to tolerate pregnancy without any adverse effects before you go ahead and concieve. Your doctor might help you prepare for the pregnancy in a better way, in case, it can be allowed.

I hope this helps.


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replied October 27th, 2012
kidney dialysis n pregnancy
hi i had a baby in 06 but during my 1st pregnancy im guessing my kidneys failed during idk what happend really but im on dialysis and 3 years ago i got pg i have a baby girl she is now 2 she doing ok so yeh im 27
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replied October 27th, 2012
hi i had a baby in 06 but during my 1st pregnancy im guessing my kidneys failed during idk what happend really but im on dialysis and 3 years ago i got pg i have a baby girl she is now 2 she doing ok so yeh im 27
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