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GFR dropped 5 more points and I don't know why.

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 31 9:03am | Replies (132)

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@macbarb0503

Thanks for your reply. I’m glad your doctors are doing the tests needed to help you. I don’t know if I’ve had a Cystatin C GFR test. Test results come in a portal that’s hard to navigate, but I’ll look again. I’ve wondered if low blood pressure could be the cause. My BP is all over the place. The bottom number is often too low, but the top one is always okay or too high, and I have no symptoms like dizziness. I can’t imagine how low it goes when I’m sleeping. I don’t think there’s a way to raise it is there? I do moderate cardio at least 40 minutes most days. Neither my primary doctor or the kidney doctor seem interested in finding out what’s wrong. I wasn’t concerned when the GFR was over 60, but except for one over 60 reading, it’s gone down consistently for years, and within the last few years it’s dropping fast. Maybe there’s just nothing they can do. I’m 78 and shrinking. I read shrinking kidneys can cause this too. It just doesn’t seem like we should have to guess or figure out what’s wrong on our own.

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@macbar0503 I am in my 70's and would never expect a GFR to be above 60. I didn't seek a nephrologist until I hit a GFR of mid-30's. I think anything in the 50's is not seen as a big problem. But a sudden drop might be something to look at in terms of hydration and medications you take.

The GFR goes down with age, normally, I have been told.

I have an autoimmune disorder and I needed to check my kidneys out for that reason. I am reassured and hope you can be too.