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New Baltimore, MI

Does anyone have same or closer of BUN value of 6.5 is that concerning number for being low ? and my Bun/creatinine ratio is 10.84? are these numbers are low? should I be concern? I will call my doctor when I get back Florida but I remember she mentioned to me before its not a big deal number. I don't know if its good or bad. I know when it's high is a concerning number. I wish you all a Blessed coming weekend and pain free day. Thank you all for all the advice and help it's been a good thing… read more

May 4, 2022
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is an important lab value in determining kidney involvement/failure. It should be 60 or higher under 60 may indicate kidney involvement under 15 kidney failure.

May 5, 2022 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

Henry you always there for answers I appreciate it when I see that you answered Have a Great Day

May 4, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Good luck. If you have the resources go for it. Have you told your Dr about each other and ask them to work together ❤ 😉...kkc

May 6, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

CherylAnnWhite, none of my doctors consult with each other none of them even know what the other ones doing or how they’re treating me. I’m looking for a team of doctors or see if I can still go to (Johns Hopkins) they have a center just for lupus!…💜💜💜xx

May 5, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I am not sure but I think that is backwards because when mine got to high 50s I was sent to nephrologist who now consults with my PCP with my lab etc...kkc

May 5, 2022

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