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I saw the endocrinologist on Wed. She prescribed Metformin. I got the Rx filled, but have not not taken it yet.
for several months now, I have had pain and discomfort on my right side, back and front. I have been suspicious that it is a kidney issue. 2 weeks ago I had blood and urine tests, for the kidney. I do not know the results.
I wrote my primary care doc a letter yesterday, asking about the results and if it would be ok for me to take the Metformin. Have not heard back.
I called today to try to get a same day appointment because of the back pain, a long term cough, and ear pain. The nurse informed me my doc is on vacation this week, but I can see his partner today, but only for the ear pain.
I am going to try to ask him if it is ok for me to take the Metformin, but if he refuses to answer me, I will have to make a decision to take it or not. I am worried that if I have an unknown kidney problem that I would cause some serious damage. I am also worried about the blood sugar right now, because it is pretty much staying around the 140-150 mark. Sometimes it will go down in the 120s, but mostly it's near the higher end.
I have an appointment with my own doc next Thursday. Hopefully he will read my letter on Monday and respond, but at this point, I am not sure. The nurse might have read the letter and maybe she won't give it to him. I am so waiting for her to retire already. She is driving me crazy.
So, any idea about what can happen if I take the Metformin if there is a possibility of kidney problem?
Thanks!
for several months now, I have had pain and discomfort on my right side, back and front. I have been suspicious that it is a kidney issue. 2 weeks ago I had blood and urine tests, for the kidney. I do not know the results.
I wrote my primary care doc a letter yesterday, asking about the results and if it would be ok for me to take the Metformin. Have not heard back.
I called today to try to get a same day appointment because of the back pain, a long term cough, and ear pain. The nurse informed me my doc is on vacation this week, but I can see his partner today, but only for the ear pain.
I am going to try to ask him if it is ok for me to take the Metformin, but if he refuses to answer me, I will have to make a decision to take it or not. I am worried that if I have an unknown kidney problem that I would cause some serious damage. I am also worried about the blood sugar right now, because it is pretty much staying around the 140-150 mark. Sometimes it will go down in the 120s, but mostly it's near the higher end.
I have an appointment with my own doc next Thursday. Hopefully he will read my letter on Monday and respond, but at this point, I am not sure. The nurse might have read the letter and maybe she won't give it to him. I am so waiting for her to retire already. She is driving me crazy.
So, any idea about what can happen if I take the Metformin if there is a possibility of kidney problem?
Thanks!