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Kidney function test low

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jackie85053
jackie85053

hi I recently had a uti about a month ago and just had my gfr and it was 52 but gone down to 46 will it rise again in a few more weeks to my normal 52 reading?im really worried 

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  • Neffie
    Neffie jackie85053

    Posted

    Usually it does come up after infection, antibiotics bring it down also. Get rechecked after u are off antibiotics, if you are taking them. Wait a few weeks.
    • jackie85053
      jackie85053 Neffie

      Posted

      Hi Neffie thay checked my gfr a week after taking my antibiotics and that was when it was low should i wait a few more weeks ?
  • Neffie
    Neffie jackie85053

    Posted

    Yes, wait about a month. My sisters always did this. She was on Bactrim, it had her almost into kidney failure. Kidney Dr also told her not to take Ibuprofen, or Alleve,very hard on kidneys. Only Tylenol, if needed..
    • jackie85053
      jackie85053 Neffie

      Posted

      Hi Neffie

      thanks soooo much for your comment I was really worried .will get my gfr checked in a month or so 

    • Neffie
      Neffie jackie85053

      Posted

      Let me know.   Antibiotics are good, but also bad.    Hope it comes up. I think it will.  
    • Neffie
      Neffie jackie85053

      Posted

      I learned a lot when my sister had it. She passed awsyy in November, from respiratory failure. I miss her Terribly, but she had many medical issues. You will be OK. Just try not to take too many antibiotics, or ibuprofen, if u don't need them.

    • jackie85053
      jackie85053 Neffie

      Posted

      Ahh im so sorry to here this i had a brain tumour when i was 5 and the chemo i was giving gave me kidney problems i have been ok for years as im 24 now and my kidney function was always around the 50 mark thats why i was a little worried
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