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Having Stage 3 Kidney Disease After Taking Drugs For Lung Cancer. Having High Ferritin Levels. Reason?
Hi, I am a 72 yr. old WF who has stage 3 kidney disease due to the chemo drugs I was given for lung cancer 4 yrs. ago. EFR 34, BUN 22, Creatinine 1.6, RBC 3.92, HDL CHO 37, LDL 85, TRI 317, A1C 6.8, Glucose160 non-fasting. - On Simvastatin 20mg, Amlodipine 5mg, Metoprolol 75mg, and Calcitroil .25mcg. PTH intact 89.6. Other blood work is fairly normal. BP 138/72, W-135, H 5 -4 I drink 2 glasses of wine/day. I am fairly active and am careful about my diet. My question is ,I am concerned about the side effects of Simvastatin; I do not have any heart issues. My Ferritin is very high-651. My kidney specialist is not sure why. Would you know why?
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
thnaks for quiry.
first cause is due to alochal consumption. Australian studies have shown a link between alcohol consumption and elevated SF, with beer more so than spirits or wine causing increases in ferritin secretion by the liver.18 Chronic daily consumption of two or more standard drinks might explain elevated SF.19 Repeat SF testing after a period of alcohol abstinence can clarify the contribution of a patient's alcohol intake on their elevated SF
first cause is due to alochal consumption. Australian studies have shown a link between alcohol consumption and elevated SF, with beer more so than spirits or wine causing increases in ferritin secretion by the liver.18 Chronic daily consumption of two or more standard drinks might explain elevated SF.19 Repeat SF testing after a period of alcohol abstinence can clarify the contribution of a patient's alcohol intake on their elevated SF
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