Question my GFR
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With in 1 yr my GFR went from(2016) 67.13 -to 53.3 (2017) in Jan (2018) the were done again and my GFR dropped to 40.12 & my Dr. said I have ( ckd) I also had a kidney and bladder test both came back with very good results . I 've had high blood pressure for over 30 yrs taking 5 medications for most of all those yrs. My BP can run 180/115,, 4 days out of 7 taking the meds,, can the medication Lorstan do that kind of damage over a 6 yrs spam or could my GFR be wrong by any chance I am female white and 63 it's very hard for me to believe I have (CKD)
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john85166 deanna_34383
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A kidney doctor will try to bring your BP down with a combination meds. Your bp is very high and a neprologist is the person to manage it. That'll be the priority
LynQ deanna_34383
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I'm sorry to hear of the reduction in your GFR. Of course, you will want to do everything you can to preserve your kidney function. I have been prescribed Losartan alongside two other medications to reduce my blood pressure and they are doing a good job. My renal consultant says that Losartan is protective of kidneys. I am in the UK. You may find that you have to take more than one medication, like me, to get your BP under control but it is very important that you do so to prevent further damage to your kidneys. A GFR of 40% is still OK. You should not have any symptoms at this stage as kidneys have much more capacity than you need. If you can keep your GFR at 40% you would be well. Mine is 21% now and apart from being tired, I am mainly well. Try not to worry too much but see your GP about finding medication that will control your BP.
marj01201 deanna_34383
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My father had high blood pressure throughout his adult life. It caused his chronic kidney disease. He worked with his doctor's to keep his blood pressure as low as possible. At that time they had him taking one BP medication and a water pill daily. He also followed a low sodium and low fat diet.
He lived with CLD for over 40 years. Much of that time he felt quite well.
Today, nephrologist soften use multiple medications to manage high BP in patients with CKD. They also generally recommend a low sodium and low fat diet; but you shouldn't make any dietary changes without seeing a nephrologist.
At this point it would probably be best to see a nephrologist. Your nephrologist will put a treatment plan in place to stabilize your renal function--preserve the renal function you have left. At this point you've actually still got smoke renal function so it's critical to get s treatment plan in place to stabilize your remaining function.
Best wishes from the USA,
Marj