How does GFR move up and down so dramatically? Hello! I've been reading many posts saying GFR has improved pretty dramatically I was told kidneys do not repair themselves or get better I have a good diet (for almost 10 years), being healthy, and exercising My weight is 133 lbs Other bloodwork is normal, sodium, potassium, CO2, cholesterol all normal But my GFR continues to go down
Understanding GFR and kidney disease: Whats normal? June 2020 GFR 48 Was not given any thing other than water daily excersise and reduce alcohol After research on ckd it looks very serious Called doc back few days after appt for more info Came with plant based low protein diet Ordered some cookbooks and cobbled together what I called kidney diet Follow up blood work now showed GFR 60!!!
Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease? GFR gets lower with age, even if you don't have kidney disease But no matter how old you are, a GFR below 60 for three months or more means you have kidney disease " So it looks like your doctor is monitoring you to see whether the lower value of 52 is a one-time reading or if this is a new trend that may indicate kidney disease
How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR? | Mayo Clinic Connect I do not take BP meds I just posted a topic about exercise and creatinine I understand as Ginger noted, GFR fluctuates and there are many factors in play But my general history is a gradual decline I'd also like to know the lifespan without dialysis or kidney transplant as GFR steadily reduces
Is GFR RATE OF 37 WORRISOME? | Mayo Clinic Connect I’m diabetic too My eGFR is 38 I have chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 There might not be any noticeable symptoms at this stage and many Dr ’s don’t seem concerned about it
GFR home self test - Mayo Clinic Connect His GFR has been at around 18 and the Dr is concerned about that Sometimes my husband gets concerned when he is waiting between appointments and would like to be able to test his numbers at home instead of waiting for his appointment or requesting lab test ahead of his appointment
Has anyone had their GFR drop 20 points in less than year? Interestingly, the night of my post i got the call for a transplant Doing well now At the time my gfr was 16, I was always tired with no energy but didn't feel ill It was the anemia which is a huge side effect of CKD Also, a lot of muscle cramps (mainly cos i was taken off all supplements that helped) I still walked and golfed a little
GFR after nephrectomy - Mayo Clinic Connect My GFR hovers around 57-58 I had a nephrectomy May 2019 for renal cell carcinoma I still don’t have the energy level I had prior to surgery It’s been 5 months and my doctor said my energy level would be back but couldn’t say when I have always been very active I work full time I have a very active dog
What to do if EGFR is 19? | Mayo Clinic Connect So when my GFR was around mid 20s we switched bulk of our diet to to Lentil Vege and occasional fish, Lentil and vegetables have "soluble protein" and have benign impact on kidneys With this approach, I got approx 6 years of time span before the kidney transplant Best