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Blood tests show my kidneys aren’t functioning properly.

My GP contacted my pdoc about changing my meds around due to this. It he said no.

I have renal disease on both sides of my family. I’m worried.

It’s enough tk make me want to quit them
All!

Why wouldn't your doctor switch your meds around? I understand not wanting to due to you being stable I assume but physical health and wellbeing should be taken into account as well.

could you bypass your pdoc by going IP?

I don’t need IP. Idk why he won’t change things!!!!!

My gp said to just talk to him about it at next appointment in a month.

My kidney function is supposed to be 60. Mine is 45.

Which of your medications does your GP think are affecting your kidney function? Are you also on Lithium?

Perhaps consider going to a nephrologist. They are the kidney experts. I go to a nephrologist.

I agree with birddancer. I have renal disease AND take Lithium.
Ask your GP for a referral to a nephrologist. Then get your nephrologist and pdoc to have a teleconference in your presence. That way a plan that works for everyone can be made.
You are more than your kidneys or your bipolar. Hopefully your doctors will treat you holistically.’

My GP doesn’t know which med could be causing it. She mentioned sending me to a specialist and my t is not happy with my
Pdoc.

Oh and no I don’t take lithium. It messes with my
Thyroid

I wonder if your psychiatrist doubts if your bipolar medications are the problem, especially since you are not taking Lithium. I'm not saying I think one way or the other, though. I'm not qualified to know. However, it's odd that your GP doesn't know and your psychiatrist doesn't want changes. The nephrologist may be the very best idea and end this apparent show down between your gp and pdoc. Are you 100% sure your bipolar medications are the culprits? There are many more common causes for kidney damage.

I have mild kidney damage, and likely from Lithium. I have hypothyroidism, too. Probably from Lithium. When my psychiatrist discovered my high creatinine level (a frequent test for Lithium users because of its possible affect on kidneys) he referred me to a nephrologist. He does not order a creatinine level now that I'm not on Lithium. My nephrologist does, but not because of my current medications, but to see if my kidney damage from past use of Lithium is improving or worsening. It's improving.

You mentioned some test results numbers. They must be from some other type of kidney function test than I'm familiar with or are a different representation. My creatinine test results are usually more like 1.2 to 1.6, etc.

My creatinine is 1.38 and my gfr
Is 44

I'm so sorry you're going through all of this, HALLIEBETH87 It's really weird that your Pdoc wouldn't want to change your meds. Physical health is important as well! I agree with what all the others have already wisely said better than I ever could. You've been given some great advice in this thread. I'd suggest to try to follow it if you can. I agree about seeing a nephrologist. That's a great ide! Hopefullye he/she will be able to help you. Hopefully he/she will be able to cooperate with your Pdoc and they will be able to find the best solution for you. I'm so sorry. It must be very hard for you. Please don't give up. I understand why you'd feel angry. I hope you'll be able to get the help you need and deserve. You deserve to get better and to feel good. You deserve to live a good life just like everyone else. I'm so sorry, I wish I've had more advice to give to you. I'm here for you if you need to talk about it. I'm so sorry, I know it's hard. Please don't give up. I hope things will get better soon for you. Is there anything we can do to help you? Please let us know. Remember that we're here for you if you need it. Feel free to PM me anytime. Let me know if I can do something to help you. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this