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High level of Creatinine
So last year my bloodwork said my Creatinine level was high.
I’ve been taking NativePath Fortibone for over a year and increased the dosage to two caps a day as my My last Dexa Scan showed worsening numbers. I also started Creatine powder supplement recently unaware they were connected .
My endocrinologist said to stop taking Creatine supplement.
I looked up Collogen supplements like Fortibone and that too can raise levels.
Thought I was helping my bones but at the same time not helping my kidneys!
Has anyone else had this situation ?
I do not take any medications for my Osteoporosis and trying not to .
I’m 75 and Never broke a bone, very active in exercises for bone health squats,lunges, jump/hop impact (Pilates and Yoga daily too) , eating the best I can, eat very little sugar (not brown or white but date syrup sometimes , or Xylitol in my one cup of coffee. liquid fish oil daily, Ground Flax daily, plain Greek yogurt daily, with bananas and blueberries.
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Hello @meri8181,
Many medical institutions, including Mayo Clinic, recognize that diet, exercise and lifestyle changes play an important role in prevention and management of osteoporosis. The following is from a Mayo Clinic article:
"Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869
Here is a question from that article: Do I need medicines to treat my osteoporosis?
"If your bone loss is mild and you haven't had a bone fracture, your healthcare professional might focus first on lowering your risk of osteoporosis through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
But if you are at increased risk of breaking a bone, or if your osteoporosis is more advanced, treatment will likely include medicines. At this stage, making diet, exercise and lifestyle changes alone is not an effective treatment. You can work with your health professional on a treatment plan that includes choosing the medicines that are right for you."
Like many diagnoses, there is not always a 'one size fits all' approach to treatment. Diet, lifestyle changes and exercise all play a critical role in managing osteoporosis. As the article mentions, once a diagnosis gets to a more advanced stage, holding off on medications may put a person at a higher risk than taking the medication itself.
The article addresses supplements as well, "It is important to choose supplements for osteoporosis that are supported by scientific evidence. Not all products that claim to improve bone health are safe or effective. Talk with your healthcare professional about any supplements you are considering."
@meri8181, it sounds like you have an endocrinologist and they have suggested that you stop taking the supplements you mentioned - what do they have to say about not taking osteoporosis medications? Are they in support of foregoing medications, or have they recommended that you do take one?
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I appreciate this post, but many of us wonder "which" calcium supplement is the one to use. There are so many varieties available. My endocrinologist has no input. Does Mayo Clinic advise speaking to a different endocrinologist, naturopath??? Any advice?
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3 ReactionsMy endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic suggested that I take Citracal.
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1 ReactionMy Creatinine levels have crept up a bit, too. Both my conventional dr as well as my integrative dr advised me to drink more water (I'm not consistently drinking enough). My integrative dr also explained how the medical industry has significantly changed the optimal ranges since she first starting practicing almost 50 yrs ago. She was not overly concerned. (She said they have done that with cholesterol levels, too.)
Either way, I plan to do a bit of Ai research on the topic since I, too, take some of those supplements.
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2 ReactionsThanks Singingbones ,
My endo also said let’s keep an eye on it and to hydrate a lot more.
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1 ReactionSorry, I do not have any info on that, but xylitol and erythritol have been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. I switched to allulose. Not sure if they will determine a risk for that a s well:) You could get monk fruit, but many have erythritol in them, and I found it not as tasty.
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1 ReactionSimilar, but my problem came from high protein and dairy consumption…had to back off of that and hope it shows on next test.
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My cardiologist said I can use xylitol in moderation…in my cup of coffee a day.
I tried Monkfruit alone , and in combination with alulose, didn’t like.
He did not want me to take Erythritol. I tried Alulise alone too and wasn’t as sweet.
Alulose still needs more studies.
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1 ReactionMine runs high and my health care clinician told me to hydrate better, which I know has been a chronic issue with me. I now monitor how much water I drink on the Chronometer, especially when I hike or exercise to make certain I compensate for the extra load on my body.
Creatine supplements are known to increase creatinine levels. However, this is generally viewed as benign and doesn’t impact renal function. Here’s a link to a meta-analysis of 21 studies of creatine supplementation and its impact.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12590749/
I have been taking creatine supplements for a couple of years now for its benefits on muscle and brain.
Most doctors just react to the higher level of creatinine and recommend you stop taking it. Those who are aware of this will consider it in their recommendations. For example, my husband’s orthopedic surgeon recommends creatine for his patients, even over 75 (my husband is 78).
Of course, additional investigation may be necessary in your case to rule out underlying renal disease.