1. Community
  2. Genito-urinary/Kidney
  3. Kidney Failure and CKD

raised gfr

Posted , 2 users are following.

Cassicastle
Cassicastle

hi,

I wonder if any one can explain this..

I had a nephrectomy 3 yrs ago, gfr has been 58-59  for past 3yrs,

however today I had my ct scan and bloods taken just before the scan, the result IS GFR 74 !!! I was ever so pleased but cant understand how or why it has gone up in the last year.

I am 62yr old female, healthy every other way.

can anyone explain could it be a one off ??

thanks 

0 likes, 2 replies

2 Replies

  • chris62384
    chris62384 Cassicastle

    Posted

    Congratulations!

    Have you started using a probiotic recently, by any chance? Depending on what bacterial strains are in the probiotic, it can skew the creatinine blood test, and (thereby) the eGFR result.

    • Cassicastle
      Cassicastle chris62384

      Posted

      hi chris,

      thanks for your response, no haven't taken any probiotics,

       I can honestly say I have not done or taken anything different in the past  year that's why I am so surprised, and think its possibly a fluke ???

       

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.