Question 1

acute kidney  failure caused by meds.  stopped meds and got better.  creatin level falling 1.9-1.7-1.6-1.3 at last test.  is this good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It appears your renal function is improving with each subsequent test.  Many medications are metabolized through the kidneys and have the potential to cause renal issues.  It appears your renal problem was diagnosed and treated appropriately and you are on the road to recovery.  Best wishes.

Question 2

i am suffering from end stage kidney failure and on  dialysis  which is because of high blood pressure  can my kidney failure be reversed?

Accepted Answer

End Stage Kidney: The term itself indicates that you have severe kidney disease. It could only be changed likely by a transplant.  Once the kidneys are at your stage they do not improve.

Question 3

egfr 72 (mdrd), age 45, controlled bp (ace), no protein in urine - how many years at this egfr can i expect to stay clear of end stage kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Whoa: Estimated gfr's are subscientific. I see that you're hypertensive, but you can't possibly be in 'kidney failure', which you list, with an egfr of 72. They're based on creatinine which is a function of muscle, and (get this!) there's an adjustment of 25% for black people 'because african-americans are more muscular.' every gym dude is suddenly a kidney failure case, and most folks like you are ok.

Question 4

for how long does acute kidney failure last?

Accepted Answer

Acute renal failure: Most patients with acute renal failure (a) start to recover their renal function in less than 3 weeks. Some, and older, patients can take longer to recover their renal function, up to 3-4 months. If the renal failure is not resolved in 3 weeks, ask the nephrologist involved in the patient's care for a better answer to your question. Good luck.

Question 5

how much time can a person last with kidney failure and on morphine?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Kidney failure ranges.  Dialysis prolongs life of patients with renal failure.  Morphine is not the best opiate for kidney failure patients.  If you are looking for life expectancy prognosis, the big picture and many details are important to know.  Hospice and palliative doctors are well trained in this field.

Question 6

what are the chances of me developing kidney failure if last week my cpk was at 126,000, and this week it improved to 721??

Accepted Answer

The worst is: certainly over, keep fluid intake very high

Question 7

can final stage kidney failure cause symptoms like asthma (y/n)?

Accepted Answer

ESRD: Yes,because of a collection of fluid in the body

Question 8

preserved lv heart function, slight thickening of muscle. 65 yo female 2 heart, 1 kidney failure last month (cr 1.4 before fail). uti developed but hospital did not give ab. test e.coli? dehydrated and hgb drops on lasix (9.4)what is causing the chf?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Lasix (furosemide) doesn't cause anemia-there is another cause. To know the cause of CHF, must know condition of the valves, diastolic function (determined by echo) and whether there is evidence of ischemia (determined by stress testing and/or heart cath).  Need more information!

Question 9

if someone has ascitites, kidney failure, end stage liver failure, how long would their life span be?

Accepted Answer

short: This unfortunate collection of organ failures is called hepatorenal syndrome, it is rarely curable and associated with a short life span. Dialysis and liver transplant may be needed.

Question 10

51 yo male.  mild chf, ef of 50.  kidney failure caused by meds.  creatinine returned to 1.6 after meds stopped.  are my kidneys severely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Not severely: 1.6 is a long way from dialysis, but you do have a moderate amount of damage. What to expect would depend on your med. Are you sure you don't have diabetes?

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Acute kidney failure caused by meds. stopped meds and got better. creatin level falling 1.9-1.7-1.6-1.3 at last test. is this good?

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I am suffering from end stage kidney failure and on dialysis which is because of high blood pressure can my kidney failure be reversed?

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Egfr 72 (mdrd), age 45, controlled bp (ace), no protein in urine - how many years at this egfr can i expect to stay clear of end stage kidney failure?

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For how long does acute kidney failure last?

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How much time can a person last with kidney failure and on morphine?

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What are the chances of me developing kidney failure if last week my cpk was at 126,000, and this week it improved to 721??

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Can final stage kidney failure cause symptoms like asthma (y/n)?

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Preserved lv heart function, slight thickening of muscle. 65 yo female 2 heart, 1 kidney failure last month (cr 1.4 before fail). uti developed but hospital did not give ab. test e.coli? dehydrated and hgb drops on lasix (9.4)what is causing the chf?

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If someone has ascitites, kidney failure, end stage liver failure, how long would their life span be?

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51 yo male. mild chf, ef of 50. kidney failure caused by meds. creatinine returned to 1.6 after meds stopped. are my kidneys severely damaged?

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