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running wild
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Posted 9/25/2018 12:40 PM (GMT -7)
Anyone have kidney issues with Lyme Disease? Low GFR/high creatinine? Your answers appreciated.
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Healing98
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Posted 9/25/2018 12:48 PM (GMT -7)
Not yet. I get tested avery other month or so due to the abx that I take and so far it has been normal. Liver enzymes on the other hand go up and down depending on the abx that I am on.

Are you having issues?
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running wild
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Posted 9/25/2018 12:53 PM (GMT -7)
Healing98 - major. Have had low GFR and high creatinine on and off for at least 5 years. Now numbers worse. LLMD and naturopath have always made it sound like it happens a lot, but with numbers getting worse, trying to see if it is really that common.
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Healing98
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Posted 9/25/2018 12:59 PM (GMT -7)

running wild said...
Healing98 - major. Have had low GFR and high creatinine on and off for at least 5 years. Now numbers worse. LLMD and naturopath have always made it sound like it happens a lot, but with numbers getting worse, trying to see if it is really that common.

have you had your GP/PCP look into this? With clinical test showing positive I imagine that they would be willing to do ultrasounds, MRIs and other tests to get to the source of the problem.

You may want to look into some herbs that favor the kidneys and see if they help.
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Zimica
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Posted 9/25/2018 1:05 PM (GMT -7)
I am going to write something stupid that you already know, but as I recently watched Klinghardt a lot, he says when detoxyfinig, the first imperative is to protect the kidneys - that is, take binders. So the toxins go through GI tract rather than through kidneys - chlorella, zeolite, green clay, activated charcoal... Us lymies - we don't have to intentionally mobilize toxins, we have plenty circulating around anyway. Perhaps up chlorella or zeobind, and drink plenty plenty of water, and maybe take some herbal tea that protects the kidneys (nettle, parsley, uva ursi).
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running wild
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Posted 9/25/2018 1:20 PM (GMT -7)
Had ultra sound that showed no blood cut off to kidneys. The nephrologist just blew off findings of real low urine creatinine and low creatinine clearance, low GFR, frequent urination, thristy, so finding a new one).

Have started taking herb mix naturpoath suggested, cordyceps, baking soda drink and about to start back on glutathione.

Zimca - what you wrote is not stupid, I am smile. That's why I posted - to look for possible answers and if anyone else has experienced this. So many things can be Lyme related, but not able to find some of these happening on Lyme boards. So your replay is greatly appreciated, and I will add back in activated charcoal, or more.
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Mind body spirit
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Posted 9/25/2018 1:33 PM (GMT -7)
Yes!

Drink a shot of acv in cup of water, or a tsp of aluminum free baking soda in a cup of water 1-2 x per day.
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Reduce your protein intake
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Girlie
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Posted 9/25/2018 1:43 PM (GMT -7)
Ive already posted about mine - first time ever a month ago got a high creatinine and low GFR.

Retested two weeks later and both in range.

I'm due for another test...so we'll see.

I think it's my new protocols - never had anything close to these in the past 4 years.
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Zimica
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Posted 9/25/2018 1:45 PM (GMT -7)
I have been experiencing frequent urination and urgency for months now and it is driving me crazy, and from what I see, not so many people with lyme have it this bad. I'll do a blood test in a few days to check on my kidneys.

K. recommends chlorella (pyrenoidosa), as it doesn't have side effects, and actually has nutritional value.
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running wild
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Posted 9/25/2018 1:57 PM (GMT -7)
Good news is, Zimca, I have seen a good amount of people with frequent urination with Lyme. So didn't want to make you nervous about kidneys. Thank Girle has had it off and on?

Have reduced protein intake. Had already lost 20 pounds with Lyme Disease in last few years, so what is there to eat? Carb restriction on top of that.

I have been nervous before, but this one has me out there. And can't figure out why LLMD didn't seem concerned about low GFR 5 years ago. I've seen other people with LD have that, but not a tremendous amount. Now even protein in urine on a couple of 24-hour urine tests.

Can Lyme do all this? Toxins? Co-infections? I've been trying to find the answers and struggling to.
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Posted 9/25/2018 2:08 PM (GMT -7)

running wild said...
Good news is, Zimca, I have seen a good amount of people with frequent urination with Lyme. So didn't want to make you nervous about kidneys. Thank Girle has had it off and on?

Have reduced protein intake. Had already lost 20 pounds with Lyme Disease in last few years, so what is there to eat? Carb restriction on top of that.

I have been nervous before, but this one has me out there. And can't figure out why LLMD didn't seem concerned about low GFR 5 years ago. I've seen other people with LD have that, but not a tremendous amount. Now even protein in urine on a couple of 24-hour urine tests.

Can Lyme do all this? Toxins? Co-infections? I've been trying to find the answers and struggling to.

I've only had one 'wonky' kidney function test. I've not had any urinary issues is the past few years. ( I did have urgency prior to diagnosis 4 years ago...but no issues anymore)

I do think the meds I'm on could be causing the trouble.

Hard to restrict protein...if you're restricting carbs...what else is there.

I guess healthy carbs - lots of vegetables...and small amount of protein...small piece of chicken, or an egg...etc.
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Zimica
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Posted 9/25/2018 2:21 PM (GMT -7)
I'm relieved to hear that! My urinary frequency is insane.
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Psilociraptor
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Posted 9/25/2018 2:40 PM (GMT -7)
Not had any bad labs but I frequently get pain in that area
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running wild
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Posted 9/25/2018 3:34 PM (GMT -7)
It seems Lyme and "off" kidney numbers are not really correlated. But I've had several naturopaths and an LLMD indicate it happens, especially with GFR. But I don't see that in a lot of posts now or from years past.

Lyme Disease has also lowered my leptin to very low. That might also be impacting kidneys and numbers. Makes my head hurt. Wish I could just get it out of my mind, but we are always looking for answers. Maybe this one is simple that blood pressure has caused this.
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running wild
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Posted 9/26/2018 9:53 AM (GMT -7)
Wondering why there is so much on dogs with kidney issues linked to Lyme but not humans?
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