Re: Question about creatinine and dietary protein

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No. You still need to look at the whole picture, beyond what you've discovered

from this bit of history.

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Pam Charney, PhD, RD

Author, Consultant

pcharney@...

" If all you ever do is all you've ever done, than all you'll ever get is all you

ever got " - Anonymous

> Cr can be related to body mass - is your pt a weight lifter?

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> Tina Marie

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> Certainly not based on just a lab test. It would be dangerous to practice

without looking at the whole patient.

> That includes a discussion with other members of the healthcare team to

determine what the root cause of an elevated lab value might be.

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> Pam Charney, PhD, RD

> Author, Consultant

> pcharney@...

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> " If all you ever do is all you've ever done, than all you'll ever get is all

you ever got " - Anonymous

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> Do you recommend a protein restriction for patients who have an elevated

> creatinine (1.8-2.0) but no known kidney disease? If so, what do you

> recommend as an acceptable range?

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> Thank you,

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> Shelby , MS, RD, LD

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