My test came in at 1.43 suppose to be 1.2 or less
50(next week) yr old male
its elevated but not crazy (I guess 4.0 or more would be kidney failure/dialysis)
from what I have read some of reasons mine may be higher than "normal"
I trained twice the day prior
I still have a decent amount of muscle on me 5'11 209 lift 4/5 x a week
I take creatine
I eat/drink(shakes) a good amount of protein (probably close to 1 gram per pd of bodyweight)
may have been slightly dehydrated before test
going to get ultrasound on kidneys to be safe and will retest levels again
besides that my urine/blood tests were solid( well 100 on glucose urine (fasting)test buts its been than for 20 years
any input would be appreciated
My concern remains the longstanding problem with your urinalysis, I think that your higher creatinine might somehow be related. Get this worked out as some of these kidney issues are easily treated if caught early. Also not sure about the use of creatine in your present circumstance. Check with your m.d about this. Good luck.
from what I understand protein doesn't screw up your kidneys but if they are harmed u should have a lot of it
creatine in itself doesn't increase creatinine levels
but I wouldn't be taking creatine if I knew my levels were elevated
I know that isn't great but 100-125 if pre diabetic and I am at the very low range of that
No dr was ever concerned about it since it stayed constant last 20 years
and 1.2 fro creatinine
I have seen higher numbers used by other groups
They may be a little on conservative end
But I figure better be safe than sorry so getting ultrasound friday
How long should you go off it?
my cardiologist told me it can be a complicating factor in heart problems as well
at your age, there is absolutely no reason to be taking creatine and a high protein diet is just begging for arteriosclerosis. there is evidence that the protein in protein bars and shakes is worse than saturated fat because it contains oxidized cholesterol. that's not an established fact. but why take the risk?
sounds like you are still in young guy, weightlifter mode rather than middle-aged guy sensible diet mode.
When you do that, I will counter by getting back in the gym more and eating better!