erythropoietin - Kidney Disorders Message Board

JinL · 02-18-2007, 09:14 AM

Has anyone had a test for erythropoietin?

Any word on why a kidney will produce too much of this hormone. It can cause too many Red Blood Cells, HBP & many problems in the body.

I am scheduled for the test next week.

JinL · 02-22-2007, 06:04 AM

I got my Erythropoietin blood test result.

My Erythropoietin was 38 in a range of 4 to 16. It can cause secondary polychthemia.

May be caused by tumor/cyst on kidney, liver, and/or brain.

JinL · 03-02-2007, 06:08 AM

bump....Anyone with this problem?

Cora1003 · 03-02-2007, 06:11 AM

Sorry, but most people with kidney problems don't produce enough and have to take it by injection. That is my case.

Cora

JinL · 03-04-2007, 07:12 AM

Thanks for the reply. My kidney or liver makes too much. It is usually a sign of cyst or tumor. I have had a adominal scan but the doctors are not responding to requests for info about it. I gues I have to find another doctor.

What is the best kind of doctor to deal with cysts/tumors, kidneys, & liver?