Question 1

is metformin hydrochloride (glucophage xr) nephro toxic?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: If you have a moderate degree of renal disease, metformin can cause lactic acidosis, which is very serious.  If you do not have renal disease, metformin is quite safe.

Question 2

is it true that elevated uric acid and gout can raise creatinine level? my nephro doctor told me so.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is called a gouty nephropathy and is caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the kidney. It is the results of longstanding uncontrolled gout.

Question 3

creatinine 1.3 bun and others normal.i don't have high bp or diabetics.one nephro told me to take taurine and acetylecystine.how useful is this?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine: Normal creatinine ranges from 0.6 -1.3.
This can vary from lab to lab age and sex.  Dehydration, exercise for 2 days prior to testing and ingestion of &gt; 8oz of meat can erroneously elevate levels.

Question 4

nephro.i'm 30 y old not dm or htn in stage 4 renal disease caused by obstructive uropathy since birth, not on dialysis yet. barodoxlone methyle help ?!

Accepted Answer

Unknown but unlikely: As you mention in your question, most of the research has been in the inflammatory state of diabetic kidney disease. It is a new medication and we have a lot to learn about it and long term safety in people... Who knows.

Question 5

32yof urologist referring me 2 a nephro for +1micro hematuria.neg culture, normal renal ultrasnd, normal cystoscopy, normal cytology.  what cld it be?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria : Primary kidney disease needs to be ruled out and in some patients based on history and serologic test a Kidney biopsy maybe needed.

Question 6

i had my ct ivu done recently to check for any renal calculus, it was clear & my nephro says there is nothing to worry about, however, incidentally they noted mild mucosal thickening of the rectum with subcentimeter sized lymphnodes in the left iliac regi

Accepted Answer

Be cautious: The mucosal thickening is possibly due to infection and needs to be addressed further.

Also your family history will matter, if that has cancers in it. You need to see colon rectum doctor and they may do a colon check including rectum. They will get some blood tests.

So far it sounds like infection, so hopefully you will get better with proper antibiotics.

Good luck.

Question 7

do bed wetters have neuro damage?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Bed wetting has not been known to cause neurological damage.

Question 8

how do i find a dr to do a neuro/psych exam?

Accepted Answer

Ask around: People you could ask include your primary care doctor, or people at your local chapter of organizations of patients suffering from mental illness and their families - examples of which in the us would be nami.Org, nmha.Org and dbsalliance.Org.

Question 9

please explain the procedure for advanced neuro modulation system? how it works? success rates?

Accepted Answer

ANS system: I think you are referring to spinal cord stimulation. Basically its the placement of fine wires with metal contacts into the spine. This is connected to a generator that provides a fine current. The idea is to produce a tingling feeling in an area of pain in order to reduce or control the pain severity. There are 3 companies and the devices work differently.

Question 10

my nephew is 6 he recently is lying a lot. blaming  others or getting mad easy.  what is this new behavior caused from?

Accepted Answer

Natural learning: All organisms that can learn, do. The rewards of either getting what you want or avoiding what you don't want motivate us all. Also, we imitate others when we see what they do to get & avoid things. In a world so filled with strategies of lying, blaming and displaying anger - it's not too hard to figure out how this happened. It is good that it's new. A child behavioral therapist could help. Best!

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Is metformin hydrochloride (glucophage xr) nephro toxic?

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Is it true that elevated uric acid and gout can raise creatinine level? my nephro doctor told me so.

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Creatinine 1.3 bun and others normal.i don't have high bp or diabetics.one nephro told me to take taurine and acetylecystine.how useful is this?

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Nephro.i'm 30 y old not dm or htn in stage 4 renal disease caused by obstructive uropathy since birth, not on dialysis yet. barodoxlone methyle help ?!

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32yof urologist referring me 2 a nephro for +1micro hematuria.neg culture, normal renal ultrasnd, normal cystoscopy, normal cytology. what cld it be?

A member asked:

I had my ct ivu done recently to check for any renal calculus, it was clear & my nephro says there is nothing to worry about, however, incidentally they noted mild mucosal thickening of the rectum with subcentimeter sized lymphnodes in the left iliac regi

A member asked:

Do bed wetters have neuro damage?

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How do i find a dr to do a neuro/psych exam?

A member asked:

Please explain the procedure for advanced neuro modulation system? how it works? success rates?

A member asked:

My nephew is 6 he recently is lying a lot. blaming others or getting mad easy. what is this new behavior caused from?

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