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My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jan 29 10:20am | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Yes, anything over 60 is considered “normal” but definitely below average for 65 year old. And the proteinuria not a good thing especially as it was increasing (172 to 195 over 2 years).
I don’t think anyone knows if this is connected to MGUS or just aging kidneys.
I believe there’s chronic inflammation in my body and the turmeric reduced it. 🙌
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Do you have a nephrologist? How much water does your nephrologist say to drink? Anyone else? How much does your doctor say to drink? I just had radical nephrectomy on January 12. I see doctor on January 30. What questions would you ask?
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@leslie2121 What is normal for us is what is normal for us. It is difficult for me to believe some of the charts that indicate if your are such and such an age, your eGFR should be this number! We all are unique, and have to keep in mind a range, not a specific value. We look at what our labwork tells us, and look at trends.
Increased proteinuria could be a result of a condition, but it could also be the result of too much intake of protein in our own case. I have to increase my intake because I am on dialysis. But at the same time, I have multiple myeloma [with no renal involvement], so it is a fine balancing act to watch that. Dehydration, intense exercise, stress, diet and even pregnancy can also be a cause of proteinuria! Wow, did you know that!?
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