Kidneys: Ultrasound

My blood work has been showing a high level of creatine.  Creatine can be the sign of kidney stones developing as a result of taking calcium supplements. I have had to take calcium supplements ever since my Thyroidectomy because I lost two parathyroids during the surgery.

Today was the Ultrasound to look at my kidneys. It feels like I was just here a week or two ago. Oh! That's right! I was. For an ultrasound of my thyroid bed.

I arrived a few minutes early, but, it wasn't very long before the Ultrasound technician called me back. I was directed to a small dark room with a bed in the middle, the same technican and the same room as last time. The technician instructed me to take off my shirt and lay down, which I did.

The technician scanned everything from my ribs to my belt. First, I laid on my back and she did several scans. Then I laid on my right side, then my left side. When I laid on my side, I had to keep the opposite arm raised above my head. It felt like she put a gallon of ultrasound goo on me. Through the entire experience she kept telling me to take a deep breath and hold it. Those breathing exercises were the only thing that kept me from falling asleep.

After about 30 minutes she was done. She gave me a towel to dry off with. I put my shirt back on and she lead me to the lobby.

It will take 24-48 hours to get the results, after which I suspect my primary doctor is going to send me to see a specialist.