Newbie - What could it be?
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:57 am
Hi guys,
I'm new to this.
I went in for a normal checkup and I the doctor found that I had Protein in the urine (Proteinuria). My Blood Pressure is a bit high (140 / 90) and so is my Cholesterol (a bit high). I did a 24 Hour Test (Nephrologist), and an Ultrasound.
My numbers came back, my creatinine (1.27), GFR 72 and the protein in the urine is at 4+ (I think its based on MG). My ultrasound came back with simple cysts on right kidney.
The Nephrologist now wants me to go in for a Biopsy (of the normal kidney) and I am honestly extremely nervous about all this. All my other tests have come back as negative (HIV, etc, etc, etc). My question is, I think the doctor is good and all but he does not explain things to me in great detail which bothers me a bit. I am the type of person who wonders and unfortunately stresses a lot (mainly because I know I have not taken care of myself...). Basically I want your opinion on whether this is the best course of action and whether I have much to be worried about. I am a 36 / M / 270 LBS / Non White (But not black) american. What do you think it could be? Could it be only due to the hypertension? Is it something I can live with? Is it possible to get a diagnosis without a biopsy...really scared tbh, thank you guys, and best of luck with your kidneys as well...Thank you.
I'm new to this.
I went in for a normal checkup and I the doctor found that I had Protein in the urine (Proteinuria). My Blood Pressure is a bit high (140 / 90) and so is my Cholesterol (a bit high). I did a 24 Hour Test (Nephrologist), and an Ultrasound.
My numbers came back, my creatinine (1.27), GFR 72 and the protein in the urine is at 4+ (I think its based on MG). My ultrasound came back with simple cysts on right kidney.
The Nephrologist now wants me to go in for a Biopsy (of the normal kidney) and I am honestly extremely nervous about all this. All my other tests have come back as negative (HIV, etc, etc, etc). My question is, I think the doctor is good and all but he does not explain things to me in great detail which bothers me a bit. I am the type of person who wonders and unfortunately stresses a lot (mainly because I know I have not taken care of myself...). Basically I want your opinion on whether this is the best course of action and whether I have much to be worried about. I am a 36 / M / 270 LBS / Non White (But not black) american. What do you think it could be? Could it be only due to the hypertension? Is it something I can live with? Is it possible to get a diagnosis without a biopsy...really scared tbh, thank you guys, and best of luck with your kidneys as well...Thank you.