Question:
Labwork results

Can anybody translate what these elevated levels mean from my lab work: (1) Urea Nitrogen (BUN) is 26 (normal is 7-25) (2) Bun/Creatinine ratio is 33 (should be 6-25) (3) Calcium oxalate crystals in urine was moderate, should be 'none of few' Anything to be concerned about?    — Vicki S. (posted on December 2, 2003)

December 2, 2003
Vicki, Check out this web site - it may be of help: http://labtestsonline.org/index.html Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

December 2, 2003
I had crystals in Sept, got my kidney stone for Christmas. Might have already been too late, but the urologist told me to: stop doing all brown liquids (caf or decaf); spinach & other dark green leafies; switch from calcium carbonate to citrate; do not take Tums or any other antacids like that. I did every single thing except give up my diet coke. And paid with pain that makes labor look like fun!
   — vitalady

December 3, 2003
WARNING!WARNING!WARNING! Kidney stones are about to attack. I have had kidney stone attacks 7 times. I know what I am talking about. (Im pre-op, BTW) Get rid of leafy greens, including brocolli, beets, chocolate, ALL DAIRY, anything that contains oxalates! And then the next very obvious suggestion....call your doctor instead of listening to a bunch of non-professionals like us! :)
   — Jeanne S.

December 3, 2003
Oh yea, you must also not have diet or regular coke. THis is to the last poster as well! (Michelle) I used to drink diet coke all the time. I still get weak when I smell it. But I do NOT have any!
   — Jeanne S.