Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 I have proximal renal tubular dysfunction and mine is the spilling of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. I'm not sure about others. RTA is common in mito. laurie > Hi, I just went to a follow up with hte docs and was wondering if you > could help with a result I got.. > My UA showed positive protein, ketones and a PH of 8+ > also positive triple phosphate crystals..my blood work was alright > except low potassium... > he mentioned something about RTA... > is this common in mito and is this how it presents? > just curious > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 , your UA looks very similar to mine, PH and all. I also have hypercalciuria and hypocitraturia and other things I have forgotten. MY UA varies, depending on metabolic state. As I understand it, these kinds of imbalances encourage the formation of calcium phosphate kidney stones which are very common in RTA and are in general associated with metabolic disorders. Yes, RTA is as associated condition for mito, though not sure how common. It is listed in the charts on the UMDF site. My nephrologists disagree on whether to call my kidney problem RTA or Fanconi's. I have had calcium phosphate stones. The latest recommendation is continuous fluid drip 24/7 through my J-tube to help prevent stone formation and keep the kidneys clear. I also take K-Phos neutral which is sometimes prescribed to prevent stone formation. Citrate is also prescribed sometimes to bring down the PH into normal range. Part of my daily potassium dose is in the form of potassium citrate, so I am already getting citrate. B > Abnormal UA > > Hi, I just went to a follow up with hte docs and was wondering if you > could help with a result I got.. > My UA showed positive protein, ketones and a PH of 8+ > also positive triple phosphate crystals..my blood work was alright > except low potassium... > he mentioned something about RTA... > is this common in mito and is this how it presents? > just curious > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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