Question 1

if mild hydronephrosis in a duplicated system is not treated (they didnt tell me to pursue) can it damage my kidneys? now its 14 years later and recent test shows mild/mod hydro again. creatine test normal (1 year ago?

Accepted Answer

: If the findings and creatinine have not changed in 14 years then it is not cause for concern- just followup

Question 2

took creatine monohydrate for a longer time and i paused for two months. my creatinine test was about 114umol/l - 116 for a few times.im training hard?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine: taking creatinine may increase your serum creatinine level but for the most part creatinine level are related to muscle mass

Question 3

is creatine safe?

Accepted Answer

Creatine study: In March 2015, a study published by the British Journal of Cancer found that men using supplements containing creatine may have a higher risk of getting testicular cancer

Question 4

what is creatine ?

Accepted Answer

Controversial!: Talk to your md before taking creatine or creatine supplements . Creatine use in high school and college athletes( esp. Football and track )has increased tremendously in the past 15 -20 years.Some studies suggest increase performance w/ creatine use in short, " burst" type activities such as sprinting.They are" legal" by ncaa ; but cannot be dispensed by the college.Side effects?Cramping/wt. Gain.

Question 5

best form of creatine?

Accepted Answer

No endorsement: Unfortunately the doctors here do not do product endorsement.  Medicine has little to say about protein supplements in general.  I am not sure why a healthy young man would need any supplements.  Eating a balanced diet high in proteins is best at your age.

Question 6

can creatine be bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Safe: It's a remarkably safe supplement that helps bodybuilders gain muscle mass.

Question 7

how much creatine is to much?

Accepted Answer

Huh?: Unsure what you mean?  Creatine is a supplement used for muscle building during exercise.  Everyone is different regarding the safety of this supplement.  It can affect your kidneys so speak with your doctor to make sure if ok for you.

Question 8

is a creatine of 77mg normal?

Accepted Answer

Nonsense: Serum creatinine in the US is measured in mgs%.  In England and other countries it is measured in micromoles%.  Normal serum creatinine is 0.6-1.2 mgs%.  The value of 77 mg does not make sense.  Is this a measurement from urine or serum?  If it is a urinary collection is it timed ie 24 hour collection or spot collection.

Question 9

what can effect creatine levels?

Accepted Answer

Renal disease: The commonest cause of persistent elevation of serum creatinine is renal failure. Dehydration and drug toxicity are other common causes. See this site for additional information.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003475.htm.

Question 10

is a creatine level of 1.15 high?

Accepted Answer

No: At your age, this is something i would watch, but it could be caused by you not drinking enough water before getting your blood drawn.  If everything else looked good on your labs, then make sure you drink a glass or two of water before going to the lab next time and see if it goes down.

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If mild hydronephrosis in a duplicated system is not treated (they didnt tell me to pursue) can it damage my kidneys? now its 14 years later and recent test shows mild/mod hydro again. creatine test normal (1 year ago?

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