Any condition such as Diabetes impairs the function of the kidneys and will probably raise the Creatinine level in the blood. It is important to recognize whether the process leading to kidney dysfunction is longstanding or recent.
This is what our Nephrologist Dr Zimmerman told us last Friday. Apparently Ted has a reduced kidney function, about 30%. (as opposed to 100% normal)
It would have been easier for her to determine the seriousness had I brought the lab reports with me, those done in Winnipeg for the last few years. However, I had sent them already to our family doctor. (Dr Udoeyop) who also requested them.
Dr Zimmerman needs to know whether the Creatinine level increased (in Ted's case) over a long period or more recent. As soon as she receives those reports she'll study them and have a better idea how to go from here. Than I wonder how come they were not more on the ball in Winnipeg!
She mentioned that if the Creatinine level increased slowly it probably continues that pace. It cannot be reversed, only stabilized.
In the meantime "we just go with the flow". We can worry about it and that does not help one bit, we'd rather trust that the Lord will guide the specialist. She is a wonderful doctor, she took her time explaining everything to us.
I'll keep you posted! In the meantime, we do appreciate your prayers.
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