Does it sound like there's a good chance there's something wrong with my kidneys?

[Anonymous]

My medication management specialist told me to get a blood panel done. I went and got it done, and she called me today, and told me that that my cholesterol is high. My creatine or however you spell it is high. And something else. I forgot what. She said it may be because I was dehydrated but. I don't believe that's the case. She told me I should get another blood panel done, and to make an appointment with my doctor. I'm 5'9" and about 198. I also drink a lot of energy drinks, which may be contributing. I just eat like crap too. Would you be super worried about kidney disease or something?

[sage2021]

Since your cholsterel is high you might want to ask the doctor for statian medication to lower it.

And you already know you need to eat more healthy right? I don't need to tell you that.

Your energy drinks might have messed with your real blood results. Like the other person said no energy drinks just water before your next blood test.
Good luck 🍀 🤞

[Anonymous]

How high was your creatinine? Was it just over the line? It was likely that you were just dehydrated. It is the middle of summer. And if you drink a lot of energy drinks in place of water you're hitting your body with a dbl whammy. But don't mess around with you kidneys your body needs help. As you age you naturally lose kidney function over time. My mother is 80 and is in stage 3 kidney failure. They say at her age kidney function for a healthy person is still only about 45%. But at the speed at which it progressing it's unlikely she'll ever need dialysis (now I know that's because at her age they're counting the years. She LIKELY to have left). Point of what I'm saying is they have many drugs now to slow the progress if need be. And my mother's kidney function has actually improved as of late.

So don't hit the panic button right away. But cut back on the energy drinks and up your water intake. I'll pray for you man just be safe.

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm that's definitely something to keep an eye on dude. High cholesterol and creatinine levels can sometimes be a sign of kidney problems, especially if your doc wants another test. Energy drinks are hard on your organs too if you drink a lot. I wouldn't freak out yet, but definitely go see your doctor like your med manager said. Your weight and diet also aren't helping things. Maybe lay off those energy drinks for a while and see if it makes a difference. Listen to your doc and see what they say - they'll probably wanna do more tests to check your kidneys. Better to be safe than sorry, right? This could just be from eating like crap too - I know I feel like shit after I gorge on fast food for too long. But better to get it checked just in case. Take care of yourself man, kidneys are important! Let me know how it goes at the doc, hopefully it's nothing serious.

[Anonymous]

Probably creatinine and blood uric nitrates. Replace energy drinks with water, then have the test done again.