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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
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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Hello, I'm sorry but I don't know what a radical nephrectomy is. I am upping my water intake to as close to 64 ounces a day as I can. He thinks that drop in my GFR numbers was due to dehydration and I think he is correct. I know I wasn't drinking enough so up it I did. As far as questions my doctor is very thorough and goes through every number so I can understand things. I do watch my protein, (very careful with salt), no red meat, chicken and fish. Maybe make a list of your questions so that you don't forget anything that you are concerned about no matter how many questions you may have. I wish you good luck with your appointment and please update if you can. Take care! Nancy : )
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I was followed by a nephrologist for a year but decided together to discontinue as there was nothing I was needing to do. Other than exercise, healthy Mediterranean diet, lose a little weight.
Limit alcohol, caffeine, sodas, which I already do.
Do you still have 1 kidney? Those are good questions for your doctor. How to protect renal function. I do know some drugs can damage kidneys so you will want to make sure anything you take is safe.