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I am a 84 year old female with a GFR of 25

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jun 4 9:03pm | Replies (25)
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@mamamusic

I have a highly respected Internist who is working closely with me to slow down the progression of the disease. Stage 4 is irreversible so to stop or slow it would be great.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 2 1:55pm

@mamamusic If possible, get yourself to a nephrologist, who specializes in kidneys and their function. Perhaps your internist has a referral name for you!

Finding out the root cause of lowering eGFR is crucial. The two main causes are uncontrolled/untreated diabetes or high blood pressure. Other causes can be long term side effects of certain medications, hereditary factors, and lifestyle. It's worth investigating!
Ginger

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