Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease?
Dec 28, 2024 · Excerpt: GFR gets lower with age, even if you don't have kidney disease. But no matter how old you are, a GFR below 60 for three months or more means you have kidney disease." So it …
How does GFR move up and down so dramatically?
Jun 1, 2023 · Yes, Ginger, GFR at 26. The diet you mention is my mantra and has been for 10 years. I'm beginning to think PKD is simply deteriorating my kidneys. Maybe that's just the disease and it …
How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR? | Mayo Clinic Connect
Jul 9, 2023 · I understand as Ginger noted, GFR fluctuates and there are many factors in play. But my general history is a gradual decline. I'd also like to know the lifespan without dialysis or kidney …
Has anyone had their GFR drop 20 points in less than year?
Sep 14, 2024 · In January 2024 my GFR went from 53 to 43. It dropped another 11 points between May and August. My Albumin/ Creatine Ratio is 1500. My nephrologist seems totally unconcerned. I am …
My nephrologist wants me to take Jardiance for CKD?
Oct 8, 2025 · However, my e-GFR puts me at stage 2 CKD. On the other hand, I have serious proteinuria, a hallmark of ITG. (My nephrologist writes I am at Stage 2/3 in appt. summaries.) I gather …
Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys? | Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 30, 2016 · I have been on Prolia injections for 2 years now. My kidneys were being effected by a lowering of GFR to 45. I am now on a years vacation from Prolia and GFR has increased to 50. My …
Understanding GFR and kidney disease: What's normal?
Sep 23, 2020 · @bugsowen, as you likely know, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) tells how much kidney function you have. It may be estimated from your blood level of creatinine. Living with kidney disease …
Why take NOT take notice when eGFR is under 90 rather than 60?
Mar 24, 2025 · From my reading, it appears that "normal" eGFR is 90 or even above. Meanwhile the reference range for blood testing is 60 or above...and then you find out your stage 3 or 4 when you …
Are scans with with contrast really OK with CKD - Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 9, 2025 · Hi, I have stage 4 CKD with a GFR of around 17 or 18. I am also dealing with cancer. The cancer doctors at MAYO keep wanting to give me different scans to see if the caner has come back …
Reason for GFR level to fluctuate from 20 to 57? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 22, 2024 · I had labs in January and my GFR was 20. The labs were repeated at a different doctor in February and my GFR was 44. Labs done again this week and now at 57. My GFR level has …