Posts by ruggedpanther32

I really need some help here... This is actually the second time I’ve done a 24-hour urine collection, and both times my protein levels and creatinine ratio have come back elevated. My protein is at 0.85—when the normal range is supposed to be 0.0 to 0.15—and my creatinine ratio hit 208, which is well over the upper limit of 177. Two months ago, the protein was 0.78 and the ratio was 180. Everything else is sitting perfectly within the normal ranges. My nephrologist told me not to bother reaching out until the protein levels climb above 3.0, but honestly, this is still weighing on me—especially since I’ve been feeling this sharp, stinging sensation in my kidney area lately, mostly when I'm sitting for long periods. What do these elevated numbers actually mean? I’m still waiting on the results for some autoimmune disease testing, but I’m really hoping everything comes back negative.

I am seriously begging for some help here... I’m heading into my real estate licensing exam in about four months and passing this thing is absolutely critical for me. Has anyone taken it recently? Does anyone have study materials they can share? Right now, I’ve just got this study guide from State Farm, but honestly, I have no clue if it covers enough ground. Any info regarding the exam—actual questions, tips, anything at all—would be a lifesaver. Please, people, I really need the help