A couple of weeks ago, I had started experiencing night sweats while taking Imuran. My doctor had me stop taking this drug pending the results of a number of blood tests. He tested my:
- CBC with differential
- Kidney function
- Ability to metabolize thioprine
I got the results of two of these tests back today.
The CBC showed all but one number in the normal range. The out of bounds number (Lymphocytes) was
too low. I wonder if this is an effect
of the Imuran (which I stopped taking about 2 weeks earlier).
My Kidney function test showed all tested numbers in range. I mentioned in an earlier blog entry that my
kidney function seemed mildly impaired. The
number that showed decreased function was the GFR. I tested at 71 where a number above 90 was
healthy. I see the GFR on my
comprehensive metabolic panel blood test (from back in December) and not my kidney function. Because I don’t see comparable numbers, I can
determine whether things have improved or not.
I don’t have my thioprine genetic test results yet.
My doctor ordered me to resume taking the Imuran, which I
have.
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