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Hi
I have just been told after routine blood test that my EGFR is 41 and has gone down steadily over past 2 yrs. I wasnt aware it was ever low.
I feel fine, 52yrs female, I have no causes, not overweight, normal blood pressure, not on any medication. I do have blood in my urine when testing but not visible.
Any idea of the cause for this?
Thanks
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mikewordman Guest
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Hi Jane,
People typically don't start feeling the effects of low GFR until it reaches into the 20's. As to the cause: I don't think there is enough data to hazard a guess. Your doctor should order more tests and find out. It could be due to kidney disease; it could be related to some other medical condition that is affecting your kidneys; it could even be a 'bad' / inaccurate reading (it happens sometimes). When was your previous GFR test, and what was that result? How often is it being tested? Are you always going to the same lab for the blood test, or different labs? And what has your GP recommended as next steps?
Guest mikewordman
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Hi Mike
Thanks for replying! My last test was last year and was 56 apparantly the year before was 61, I had no idea it had been low before as wasn't notified. Went for routine test last week and was phoned next day. Dr said judging from my previous results I prob need investigation. I only had routine test as am starting HRT. Otherwise I feel great get the usual 'tired all the time ' but my job is hard so to be expected... have another test tomorrow and then chat with Dr next week so will hopefully get some idea whats going on.. time to give up smoking I expect! 😉 I rarely drink alcohol so spose the smoking could be the prob? Will update here when i get any info, again thanks for your reply!