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Hi I am a diabetic with type 2 diabetes and have since developed ckd type 3. I am taking both oral hypoglicaemics and antihypertensives,recently had Candesartan increased to 8mg about 2 weeks ago,creatinine 155, in Sept,increase by 2(157 in Dec,) in 3 months,can I expect this to increase all the time or will the extra Candesartan lower the creatinine thus lowering GFR,and should I anticipate a longer survival.

 

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December 29 12:01 PM (33 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
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The recenct literature states that a good -sartan such as candesartan at the appropriate dose can prolong kidney health by an additional 3 years on average. The creatinine bump of 2 is minor. I know from personal experience that you can get this much of a bump by not drinking enough water.

I think with the Candesartan and proper hydration we can presever your kidney health.

Jason

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December 29 1:28 PM (1 hour and 26 minutes and 58 seconds later)
         
Hi Jason,thank you for your answer,does this mean that in 3 years time I will need a referral to a renal specialist a change of medication or dialysis.
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December 29 2:45 PM (1 hour and 17 minutes and 1 second later)
         
Hi Jason when you say that administration of this drug will help maintenance of the health of my kidneys,is there a time limit when I will need an increased dose or perhaps eventual dialysis.
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December 30 4:48 AM (13 hours and 31 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         
Hi Jason,that was very reassuring,being a qualified nurse,(R.M.N. S.R.N.)and having awareness about health issues,the thought of renal problems is frightening.
I am 64 and had a cabg(double by pass of L desc Coronary artey and o.m. branch of circumflex,in July 2005,(arterial grafts for each one),so I am hoping to gain the benefit of this surgery.

Happy New Year to you.

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December 30 6:45 AM (1 hour and 57 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
hi There,If my b/p does not go below 140/80 and the creatinine level does not fall below 150,with the current increase in Candesartan,started approx
2 weeks ago,should I suggest to my G.P.(on Thursday this week), that he increases the Candesartan to 12mg daily or leave the dose to 8mg for another 3-4 weeks when I have a short review for diabetes,at the end of January.


Currently the HbA1c reading in Dec was 7.8mmol which is .1 more than in Sept.this year.
Thank you for any advice

Michael
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December 31 4:28 AM (11 hours and 1 minute and 13 seconds later)
         
Hi Jason Many thanks
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