Blood test shows kidney failure, BUN is less than 5

[Guest guest]

I think it is a mistake, I hope it is a mistake.

My father had a false extremely elevated cancer marker blood test last

year, his values were off the charts but much in colon cancer range

after re taking the test a few days later. (He is currently in

remission=)

Anyone ever experienced this kind of thing?

KD

[Guest guest]

Hi KD

I have never experienced this but last year my Hubby Dr called and said to

come into the office to discuss the results of the blood test. We got there

worried as could be.

He started out saying he had some good news and bad news. His chol was

great but unfortunately he was pregnant... If Tom ( the Dr) had not been a

friend I think my Hubby would have dropped him after we stopped laughing

that is.

He did actually get the right results before we came in and most were what

we expected.. Just goes to show you, labs mess up.

Heidibug

On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM, danielskathy@... <

danielskathy@...> wrote:

> I think it is a mistake, I hope it is a mistake.

>

> My father had a false extremely elevated cancer marker blood test last

> year, his values were off the charts but much in colon cancer range

> after re taking the test a few days later. (He is currently in

> remission=)

>

> Anyone ever experienced this kind of thing?

>

> KD

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Heidi!

Wow, glad your dear husband wasnt pregnant after all =)

I am almost losing my mind waiting till Friday to get my docs

interpretation of my blood test results! Calling Monday to seek any

cancelletion appts. ANA should be back Monday afternoon as well.

I wonder if I need to prepare for RA or SLE........the sores and

scabs on my fingers makes me suspect SLE but doc said that the

Raynauds can accompny RA as well, and could have caused it too.

Then of course I have to wonder if I do have kidney problems with the

blood test showing kidney failure level, but hope it is a lab mix up,

or the fact that I only had water for over 17 hours. Hope it is not

infact true.

I wish I would have had better results with the prednisone, it has

helped the sweling and I definately am getting around better, but the

fever, fatigue and muscle pain are still here.

Thanks for the kind reply, I am in the cold too, snowing here in

Colorado tonight.

KD

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> > I think it is a mistake, I hope it is a mistake.

> >

> > My father had a false extremely elevated cancer marker blood test

last

> > year, his values were off the charts but much in colon cancer

range

> > after re taking the test a few days later. (He is currently in

> > remission=)

> >

> > Anyone ever experienced this kind of thing?

> >

> > KD

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

KD,

It could be that you had too much water and it affected the outcome of the test.

Not an MD

On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM, danielskathy@...

<danielskathy@...> wrote:

> I think it is a mistake, I hope it is a mistake.

>

> My father had a false extremely elevated cancer marker blood test last

> year, his values were off the charts but much in colon cancer range

> after re taking the test a few days later. (He is currently in

> remission=)

>

> Anyone ever experienced this kind of thing?

>

> KD

[Guest guest]

KD - while it is important to get the results and keep a record of our

bloodwork and other tests that we have done, sometimes I think it is

better to get the results directly from the doctor who ordered them so

that he has the opportunity to review and discuss these results with

you BEFORE you get a copy. All of this worry and anxiety isn't good

for you. I pray they can get you in earlier than Friday, but in the

meantime, take a deep breath and RELAX. At this rate you are going to

have yourself worked up into a total wreck by the time you get to see

the doctor.....Doreen

>

> Thanks Heidi!

>

> Wow, glad your dear husband wasnt pregnant after all =)

>

> I am almost losing my mind waiting till Friday to get my docs

> interpretation of my blood test results! Calling Monday to seek

> any cancelletion appts. ANA should be back Monday afternoon as

> well.

>

> I wonder if I need to prepare for RA or SLE........the sores and

> scabs on my fingers makes me suspect SLE but doc said that the

> Raynauds can accompny RA as well, and could have caused it too.

>

> Then of course I have to wonder if I do have kidney problems with

> the blood test showing kidney failure level, but hope it is a lab

> mix up, or the fact that I only had water for over 17 hours. Hope

> it is not infact true.

>

> I wish I would have had better results with the prednisone, it has

> helped the sweling and I definately am getting around better, but

> the fever, fatigue and muscle pain are still here.

>

> Thanks for the kind reply, I am in the cold too, snowing here in

> Colorado tonight.

>

> KD

[Guest guest]

KD,

Be sure to let us know what the results are. Usually if not one a lot of

the members here may have the same results. It was 64 here today !!!!!! But

the is Presidents Day weekend, we always get hammered on this day. Guess ole

and Abe aren't to impressed with NJ. LOL. Stay warm!

Heidibug

On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 8:32 PM, danielskathy@... <

danielskathy@...> wrote:

> Thanks Heidi!

>

> Wow, glad your dear husband wasnt pregnant after all =)

>

> I am almost losing my mind waiting till Friday to get my docs

> interpretation of my blood test results! Calling Monday to seek any

> cancelletion appts. ANA should be back Monday afternoon as well.

>

> I wonder if I need to prepare for RA or SLE........the sores and

> scabs on my fingers makes me suspect SLE but doc said that the

> Raynauds can accompny RA as well, and could have caused it too.

>

> Then of course I have to wonder if I do have kidney problems with the

> blood test showing kidney failure level, but hope it is a lab mix up,

> or the fact that I only had water for over 17 hours. Hope it is not

> infact true.

>

> I wish I would have had better results with the prednisone, it has

> helped the sweling and I definately am getting around better, but the

> fever, fatigue and muscle pain are still here.

>

> Thanks for the kind reply, I am in the cold too, snowing here in

> Colorado tonight.

>

> KD

>

>

> >

> > > I think it is a mistake, I hope it is a mistake.

> > >

> > > My father had a false extremely elevated cancer marker blood test

> last

> > > year, his values were off the charts but much in colon cancer

> range

> > > after re taking the test a few days later. (He is currently in

> > > remission=)

> > >

> > > Anyone ever experienced this kind of thing?

> > >

> > > KD

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >