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Newly diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and terrified
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@my44 I consistently have to proactively order them, the nephrologist tends not to. I was supposed to have a standing order when I first saw the MD a few years ago but it never happened. I will discuss this with her since I am having Reclast infusions which can be dangerous for kidneys. To be fair, I had blood tests a couple of months ago due to an MRI w/contrast order (didn't do it) and so maybe that is being used but I want a recent one since mine is so up and down.
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If anything, I would expect the nephrologist to order tests regularly or put in a standing order for you. But I'm glad that you are proactive in getting them ordered. And I agree that you definitely want the most recent numbers.
As far as the MRI w/contrast, yes, those can definitely be bad on the kidneys. Sometimes when diagnostic tests have been ordered for me, they omit the dye id they can. If not, I don't get the test done. If I remember correctly, I once had an MRI done for which my nephrologist approved a substitute dye (presumably less kidney unfriendly) than the normal dye. I don't reme ber the name of it off hand, but I have seen it mentioned her on Connect. Wishing you all the best, and hoping for good reports on your upcoming annual appointment. 👍🏼