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High BUN/creatinine ratio on tymlos
Hello, I have been on Tymlos for a month now, and my endocrinologist had me do a panel of blood work to check for kidney issues and my BUN creatinine levels were high. Normal is 12 to 28 and mine was 31 while a month ago it was half that amount. I just got these results back and my visit with my doctor isn’t until April 17. I am going to send her a note, but has anyone else experienced this while on Tymlos and what was the outcome?
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Tymlos can affect the amount of calcium in your blood, which in turn can affect the kidneys. Normally it's not an issue, but it's best to discuss with your doctor. I wouldn't get stressed over a score that is barely out of range.
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2 Reactions@njx58 Thank you for making me feel a bit better, I sent my Dr message about my concerns. I am concerned because I have lupus as well and have had kidney issues, almsost needing a bippsy at one point.
Hi, I started Tymlos three months ago (six clicks for the first two months and then seven clicks for month three). My Bun/Creatinine ratio was also 31 at the three month mark. I was told it was normal to see an increase and to make sure I drink plenty of water. I will get tested again in three months. So far, no other side effects.
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2 ReactionsIt is a huge challenge to balance OP meds /supplements with kidney health…that’s one reason I continue to do a lot of research…helps with formulating questions to doctors.
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2 ReactionsOh absolutely. My dr said to drink more water. I already drink plenty! Said it probably is dehydration. Nah it’s the Tymlos imo. Please let me know what your dr said. I’ve been on it 6 months. I seriously hate the stuff. Feels like I’m poisoning my body and brain. Every day I say no more but I push through another injection. Once in awhile I take a night off and skip one. It helps me cope.
I do notice about 5 minutes into the shot I have to urinate.
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2 Reactionscpog, I'm on Forteo and my creatine and BUN are just above the norm also. My endo is not concerned. I know I'm dehydrated at times. I usually consume 4-6 8oz fluid on most days. Talk to your doctor.
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2 Reactions@eileenvan Thanks for your response! I definitely could drink more water but I'm tiny and I don't want to feel waterlogged and have to pee a lot which I already do. I dont think that's the reason my numbers were high though, becausejust a month ago before I started tymlos, my BUN creatinine number was 16 versus 31. I just started my second month of tymlos. It's wierd you should mention peeing a lot after the injection. I notice it too for a while after my injection.
@leeosteo Thank you, I have an appt. in mid April with her. I am a bit more concerned because I have lupus and have had kidney issues in the past. I know I could drink a bit more and I am trying to do that,