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GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Sep 1, 2024 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Hi,
I paniced when I was told I had CKD and 5 years to live. I settled all debits finished all the projects around the house and updated my will. Walked away from my business and waited, it never came knocking.
Now plus 7 years in credit and don't really give CKD another thought. I try to have 6 cups of tea a day, but not always possible with Dysautonomia controlling my digestion and other functions. I'm over worrying about my health issues, one of the five will get me sooner or later or maybe time might just run out for me. Who knows, I just get on with life the best I can while I can.
I try to keep myself busy and not dwel on my health too much, just be mindful it is a factor in my continued existance and don't do anything stupid to damage it too much.
Cheers
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Looks like you have a lot going on, I'm sorry to hear that.
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@cheyne why were you told that CKD would mean 5 years to live? Is your eGFR in the teens? Did they mention dialysis? I just don't want anyone newly diagnosed with CKD to panic with this 5 year thing.
I have had CKD for years and years and my doctor never even mentioned it. When I saw my eGFR dip to 36 I got a nephrologist. I stopped taking NSAID's and drink more- simple measures- and it has stayed in the mid-40's/low 50's.
My mother had a GFR in the low 20's for years and I have a friend with GFR of 18 still not on dialysis.
It's pretty darn common after a certain age to technically have CKD (GFR below 60). It goes down with age. A sudden big drop needs to be investigated though.