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@sallylynn

Good evening. I actually did call my Walgreens tonight and talked to the Pharmacist. I went through everything step by step( He was actually in my patient profile while we talked since I get my RX's there). He said it's possible the Pantoprazole is responsible but because I stopped talking all my medications he believes my numbers should improve within a few weeks.He said keep a close eye on my next labs which I will. He didn't think my creatinine of 1.23 was critically high and he has seen much worse eGFR's. He said all the drugs are out of my body now, clearance is 5 days. I also asked my PCP in My Chart to please order a Cystatin C blood test. She did put in a order for Magnesium. I will be seeing her on 06/10, so in 6 days. I also brought up I have asked my "former" PCP for the last 2 months+ to please place a lab for a BMP because I am on 3 drugs that are not good for the kidneys and she refused! Her reason? Because I quit smoking so there's no need too. IF I would have had my BMP checked 2 or 3 months ago like I wanted to I would have caught my creatinine rising and my eGFR declining!!!! I blame this on her totally!! My Gastro even sent a request for a BMP for me and she still didn't put in the order! Another Doctor actually had to place the lab order for my BMP! I think I am going to call the Director of the clinic and put in a formal complaint. Total narcissist/Gas lighter. ~ I want to rest my mind & not fret but boy do I want to beat myself up forever sallowing one stupid PPI or H2 blocker.

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The Pharmacist was very kind and very patient explaining things to me. Thank you for recommending that.