Ok, how retarded am I?

[YatesIsBased]

I must be dying or at least about to go on dialysis, right?

LOL. That's where I'm at.

I've had 58 numbers from my regular GP's blood work years ago and he never expressed any serious concern. The lab lists the "normal" range at simply >60.

I appreciate the info. You have taken, at least a little, stress off the situation.

 

[malfeasance]

Some day I will tell you about the time my doc convinced me my liver was shot . . . so I took four days off lifting weights, retested, and all my liver values were normal.

I panicked a bit for a little while there, though . . .

 

[bigMoJo]

Not sure how reliable eGFR is, anyway. Just being honest.

I agree with this 100%.

In fact @YatesIsBased when you have your results, input them into this calculator. This calculator corresponds with what @malfeasance is suggesting (I think). It's likely going to show you acceptable levels, but still a loss of some function... it won't be 100%. I'm estimating between 77 and 87, based on the measures you stated you will undertake between now and your lab.

But, realistically, for some people, especially big guys, that's not unusual with age. If 20 years ago, someone brought this to your attention, you may have been able to save some of the lost function. But, like the majority of people out there, especially those who are generally sedentary, everyone's losing some level of kidney function with age.

Also, this has been a good thread... the cumulative info from @malfeasance, @Bigoldguy, @Steve0691, and the others are a good start. We all know there are no free rides in this game. At least you saw a problem and are handlng it... instead of panicking... that's what we do.

Tear it up brother!

 

[Bigoldguy]

Not really. I am 6 feet tall. I was in the 250s, and now I am down in the 220s. I competed (weigh in) at 207, and I was shooting for, hopefully competing at a stage weight of more like 220 in the year when I realized things were not going in the proper direction. I mean, my weight was going in the proper direction, but so was my blood pressure, incrementally, a little bit with each pound gained, so one day I just quit. Done.

I miss being bigger, but not enough to be buried early for it. I still have little kids at home.

Sounds a little like me, though I never competed. At my biggest I was 6'4" and 280lbs...I looked good (at least folks told me that)! Started having headaches and saw the doc. 225/110 after several retakes. Was still young and stupid enough to not realize how bad it was though. He explained it pretty bluntly...stay big, stay looking good, die before Im 30. Shrink up, still look good and maybe see retirement. Went with option two. Now 61 with 1 son about to graduate college and the other about to get married. Was a decision I dont regret.

 

[bigMoJo]

Some day I will tell you about the time my doc convinced me my liver was shot . . . so I took four days off lifting weights, retested, and all my liver values were normal.

I panicked a bit for a little while there, though . . .

Are you still with that doctor?

I'll bet you'd love to show him the amazing things you could do to a liver

 

[malfeasance]

I agree with this 100%.

In fact @YatesIsBased when you have your results, input them into this calculator.

Don't you need a Serum Cystatin C number to insert in order to use that calculator?

 

[bigMoJo]

Don't you need a Serum Cystatin C number to insert in order to use that calculator?

Yes, you do.

OP stated that he was going to go for a Cys C upon suggestion from another member... I suggested adding the uACR... with intention of implementing this calc. I just didnt mention the calc before because I didnt want to put the cart before the horse (specifically for this reason).