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davey72
davey72

my creatinine has gone down to 179 from 230 but the receptionist could not tell me what my egfr was what stage will 179 make it or can you not tell off that

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  • trollking
    trollking davey72

    Posted

    My EGFR mirrors my creatinine count, so high creatinine lower EGFR, lower creatinine higher EGFR.  At 179 creatinine my EGFR would be mid to high 30's so maybe 36 / 37.  Everyone is different but if the receptionsist has you creatinine level then she automatically should have your EGFR count, she is probably not looking properly.  Call them back or call your consultants secretary they will tell you, i do it all the time and they are really helpful.  Let me know what your count is so i can compare mine, thanks

    • tom512836
      tom512836 trollking

      Posted

      If you know a person's creatinine and age the GFR can be computed.  You don't have to ask the doctor.  Anyone can do the math.

  • trollking
    trollking davey72

    Posted

    What was you EGFR count when creatinine was 230 ?  Mine would be around 28
    • tom512836
      tom512836 trollking

      Posted

      Excuse me for asking but what's with these creatinine counts in the triple digits?  Here in the US we apparently use an entirely different system.

    • roma5763
      roma5763 tom512836

      Posted

      My chart shows creatinine at 1.38 an eGFR at 42. My doctor did use 3 digit figures when diagnosed. Was over 300 at first. Very dehydrated. Has come down since.
  • jane15780
    jane15780 davey72

    Posted

    Hi Davey72

    There are websites that will calculate it for you - just google eGFR caculation from Creatinine. Make sure you know which units they have used. It also makes a difference whether you are male or female, black or caucasian. For added accuracy, you can put in your height and weight, although the lab would not have this information, and do their calculation without it.

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