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Kidney worries

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ann55375
ann55375

twice have had kidney function tests which gp says are 'alright' but should be repeated in another three months. i am worried sick what this means they are finding. two years ago i had e coli uti and several antibiotics but have never had kidney problem before. what could be happening, is it age related?

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  • Guest
    Guest ann55375

    Posted

    Hi Ann

    This could be fine, how old are you and what was your egfr number?

    I have been 'monitored' for this for the last few years now . I'm 54 and my egfr was 41.

    Since making simple dietry changes i.e cutting out sugar and having low carb diet my egfr has gone up to 56 😁

    providing your numbers keep stable you have nothing to worry about just keeping healthy to promote good kidney / overall health.

    Jane

  • chris62384
    chris62384 ann55375

    Posted

    Hard to say more without your providing the kidney function test results, or providing your age. It could mean simply:

    • Your results may be close to the border of normal. (GFR 60)
    • A single test result is never very meaningful. The real question is: is it stable? or is it moving down (and how fast)?

      This, by itself, is not problematic. One could be on the border of normal for decades!

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