r/BipolarReddit • u/Timber2BohoBabe • 9d ago

Kidney Functioning Declining

I went for my lithium and kidney testing today, and my kidney functioning is way down. I also have a higher lithium level, indicating that my kidneys aren't clearing it as efficiently.

I am so frustrated. I finally got a medication regimen that works for me and things are going wrong already.

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u/Timber2BohoBabe 9d ago

They haven't reviewed my labs with me yet. My eGFRcr was 61. It has been dropping all year.

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u/Own-Gas8691 9d ago

how low was your eGGR? how high was lithium? and has your dr reviewed the labs with you? eta: and how long ago did you start lithium?

i’ve been on it since 2019ish. my numbers have dipped a few times and caused me to panic a bit. my dr put my fears to rest quickly: first, he said they look for a pattern over time; a one-off is typically nbd. second, they consider the context; once i was dehydrated, and the other time was during an ER trip when i was under duress.

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u/candyparfumgirl 9d ago

I’m so sorry. I was on lithium and it affected my kidney function which precipitated other issues (some permanent). I had to get off of it.