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@b2byrne I am not a diagnoser but you indicate you have been at a clinic for 7 years with no previous kidney problems nor diabetes. CKD means chronic which means a continual problem with kidney disease over a long period of time. If the clinic over time has been checking you for cardiac blood pressure, they most certainly would also have been checking you for kidney disease as blood pressure is a precursor to CKD. Have you had an accident or injury lately as this appears to be acute rather than chronic?This may be the time to get a second opinion outside of your clinic, if possible, for both nephrology and cardiology.
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Hi,
Thanks for your response. I had a urine test which showed protein in my urine. I was put on medication to help with this and from then everything just escalated. My extremely low blood pressure has been on the rise ever since treatment and monitoring. About three years after, a blood test showed my cholesterol to be too high. It was showing at 5. So medication was given to control that. Despite everything (endless meds, gym etc), cholesterol is now 8+ level. A lot of it shows under 'bad' cholesterol. It could be genetic, but I seem to be the only one in the family of 5 with High cholesterol. I am not overweight either. I am not diabetic and my blood pressure is now down as 'normal' . I am in the UK so I don't know if a second opinion is an option. I am under nephrology, and Cardiology. My GP also has input. I did get further advice on the new suggested medication "Dapaglifozin". Looking like I will try it.