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Diagnosed With Tuberculosis And Vasculitis. Creatine Level 6.6. On Steroids. How Long Can I Sustain Without Dialysis?

I am aged 31 and i had recurrent fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, etc, So on consultation with a doctor we did few blood tests and later was diagnosed with Tuberculosis, CKD stage 5, and Vasculitis. My creatine level is 6.6 at present and am on steroids now with a hope the acute damage might recover a few percent. How long can i sustain at this level without a dialysis and transplant?
posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hi,

I am very sorry for your condition. As you are already diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) stage 5 or CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) stage 5, toxins build up in your body without proper dialysis or renal transplant and eventually death within few weeks. So, please do not miss regular dialysis as suggested by your doctor and try for long term treatment as well.

Take Care!
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Diagnosed With Tuberculosis And Vasculitis. Creatine Level 6.6. On Steroids. How Long Can I Sustain Without Dialysis?

Hi, I am very sorry for your condition. As you are already diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) stage 5 or CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) stage 5, toxins build up in your body without proper dialysis or renal transplant and eventually death within few weeks. So, please do not miss regular dialysis as suggested by your doctor and try for long term treatment as well. Take Care!