IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I’m having one shortly. Just got injected with some radioactive dye. At least during the test I can take off the mask. Kind of wondering what to expect…googled a little, but I like to hear experiences from people I know. Probably should have asked earlier than 20 min til go time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsox24 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Its.not a big deal. They'll just get your heart pumping pretty hard (either from an injection or by putting u on a treadmill) it's a pretty quick test but will tell the docs if there are any issues or blockages. Hope all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Did you study for the test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneMorgan Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 is that where they make you run on the treadmill. had one years ago because i was having shooting pain in my shoulder and arm. Passed the test with flying colors, turns out it was a torn rotator cuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 You’ll be fIne pal… it’s the equivalent of pushing all in with J high hoping the other player folds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thanks guys. It’s done. No results yet. Wasn’t bad. Don’t like the idea of having radioactive dye shot into me, but I guess that’s part of it. 2.25 hours all in. Up next is cat scan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 45 minutes ago, Hoops said: You’ll be fIne pal… it’s the equivalent of pushing all in with J high hoping the other player folds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Did you study for the test? I have a feeling not hard enough, but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, EugeneMorgan said: is that where they make you run on the treadmill. had one years ago because i was having shooting pain in my shoulder and arm. Passed the test with flying colors, turns out it was a torn rotator cuff. Yeah, but no running..just walking with increasing speed and incline. I’ve had a torn rotator cuff…almost rather have heart issue that that. Well maybe not, probably not but that was not pleasant either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 hours ago, richsox24 said: Its.not a big deal. They'll just get your heart pumping pretty hard (either from an injection or by putting u on a treadmill) it's a pretty quick test but will tell the docs if there are any issues or blockages. Hope all goes well! Thanks buddy. They did blood work and looks like my kidneys may be in trouble. I’m falling apart!! But that’s just from me reading the flagged items. Haven’t spoken to Doctor yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just now, IAG said: I’m falling apart!! Same. Root canal at 3pm today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike499 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Yearly walk in the park. My only problem is running or walking they can't get my heart pumping fast enough so I get the medicine that does the same thing. Tip ask for the medicine it speeds things up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsox24 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, IAG said: Thanks buddy. They did blood work and looks like my kidneys may be in trouble. I’m falling apart!! But that’s just from me reading the flagged items. Haven’t spoken to Doctor yet If u have results of your blood work, does it show what your creatinine level is? That's usually the 1 number they go off of to determine kidney function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Same. Root canal at 3pm today... Ugh, I just made dental appointment it can’t get in til Thursday. Think I have a cavity. PITA establishing care with all new docs GL today. Ps send pain medication 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, richsox24 said: If u have results of your blood work, does it show what your creatinine level is? That's usually the 1 number they go off of to determine kidney function. Yeah let me check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 A normal result is 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL (61.9 to 114.9 µmol/L) for men and 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL (53 to 97.2 µmol/L) for women. Women often have a lower creatinine level than men. This is because women often have less muscle mass than men. Creatinine level varies based on a person's size and muscle mass. A creatinine level of greater than 1.2 for women and greater than 1.4 for men may be an early sign that the kidneys are not working properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, mike499 said: Yearly walk in the park. My only problem is running or walking they can't get my heart pumping fast enough so I get the medicine that does the same thing. Tip ask for the medicine it speeds things up Already over. Worked with the treadmill but was there 2.25 hours with blood work. The medication route scared me actually..glad they were able to doregular way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: A normal result is 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL (61.9 to 114.9 µmol/L) for men and 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL (53 to 97.2 µmol/L) for women. Women often have a lower creatinine level than men. This is because women often have less muscle mass than men. Creatinine level varies based on a person's size and muscle mass. A creatinine level of greater than 1.2 for women and greater than 1.4 for men may be an early sign that the kidneys are not working properly. Well that’s not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Yours is 1.15. Likely a dietary adjustment is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsox24 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, IAG said: Well that’s not good Your kidneys are fine. My mom has had a creatinine level of 2.5ish for like 10 yrs. You're basically at the top range of normal. If you got tested again in a week, it might fall in the normal range. Maybe see a nephrologist about foods that can lower the level down...like adding a little more potassium to the diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 People following diets very high in red meat or other protein sources, including dairy products, may have higher creatinine levels than people who eat fewer of those foods. If you eat lots of red meat, switch to more vegetable-based dishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike499 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 First time I had one they could not get my heart pumping and were hesitant to use the medicine she asked her Dr if she had any suggestions I asked her if we could simulate me being pulled over with a couple keys of coke and a loaded Glock lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsouth Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, IAG said: Thanks buddy. They did blood work and looks like my kidneys may be in trouble. I’m falling apart!! But that’s just from me reading the flagged items. Haven’t spoken to Doctor yet My walker/sex prediction comes closer every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Downsouth said: My walker/sex prediction comes closer every day. What are you talking about? We’ve already tried that just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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