I am a  26 year old transplanted kidney patient (7 yrs) of which my transplanted kidney is failing. I am listed and have been for the past two years. My creatinine went from 5.4 to 6.1 and my doctor want me to start dialysis. I feel fine no other symptons. Today I my vanes were mapped for a fustula the surgeon wants to put one in next week along with a pic line in-case my kidney flips before my fiscula is useable to dialysis. I want to hold off with the pic line i think i know my body as well as anyone. How high can my creatinine get to consider it cronic/dangerious .
HIT hanks for your everywhere is no one level of creatinine at which we need to start dialysis. The decision is based on your other lab results (like potassium, urea, acid) as well as your clinical status. A nephrologist who can examine you is the best person to decide if you need dialysis right away. You can always ask for a second opinion if you disagree with your current doctor. Hope this helps Good luck