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glenda66
glenda66

My gfr went from 51 to46. I am doing everything they say to do. Any suggestions.

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  • Guest
    Guest glenda66

    Posted

    Hi Glenda

    In what time span? Mine went from 61 to 41 in 4yrs. At the moment for the last year it stabilised in low 40's.

    I think mine has stabilised since I gave up smoking last year and started to drink more fluids. I have never been a great one for drinking fluids as never get that thirsty. Have gone from about 700ml to 1000ml which is still not enough but im stable at the moment.

    Is yours a rapid decline? Any other probs?

    • glenda66
      glenda66 Guest

      Posted

      It was an 8 month period. My doctor told me I am in stage 3 kidney disease. I drink plenty. My creatinine and bun ate elevated.
    • glenda66
      glenda66

      Posted

      I am fatigued and itchy
    • Guest
      Guest glenda66

      Posted

      I dont have any symptoms and not sure an egfr of 46 would cause any at this stage, unless you have another med problem?
  • rick39522
    rick39522 glenda66

    Posted

    More detail is needed.  Everyone's gfr reduces gradually with age, especially in our later years.   How long a period of time passed between when you were 51 until now when you are at 46.  Was the it a gradual decline or such a large drop between your last two blood tests.  What does your doctor say?  

    • glenda66
      glenda66 rick39522

      Posted

      I am 66. The decline was over 8 months. Last year the nephrologist said stage 3 kidney disease. I am trying not to be concerned
    • Guest
      Guest glenda66

      Posted

      If your numbers remain stable then no need to worry.

      I really hope my egfr is same as yours when im 66yrs!

      If it keeps declining at the same rate then I would be concerned. I would definately get your Doctor to refer you to a nephrologist.

      Are you in UK? If you are don't take no for an answer!

      A declined of 10-15 within 12 months is a criteria for referral. Look up NICE GUIDELINES.

      Do you have any other factors that would have triggered this?

    • Guest
      Guest

      Posted

      I have just realised you said you have seem a nephrologist! Sorry ignore my last post.
  • graceCO
    graceCO glenda66

    Posted

    My gfr dropped from 66.6 to 54 within 5 months, after I had a blood clot in my lung and went on blood thinners. I'm worried it will keep dropping. What could be the cause? I'm also 66. The more I read online, the more worried I get.

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