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@gingerw

@mimi1234 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!

It is not uncommon for our eGFR to drop as we age. That said, what has the trend been for you with your kidney function tests? Have you had any recent change in medications? What about hydration levels, as that can reflect in test results, also. If your past results have shown a much higher eGFR, I would also be concerned, and request a referral to a nephrologist, not waiting for three months to go by. Heck, it might take that long to get into see a kidney doctor!

Now is a good time to take a look at your diet, making sure it is healthy, you get moderate exercise, keep your stress levels down, get good rest. Don't fall down the rabbit hole of "Dr. Google"; it can be a real scary place!
Ginger

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Thank you. My eGFR has been in the 50's for a few years now. I don't feel comfortable contacting a nephroligist until my Dr recommends it and gives me a referral. I don't eat meat, only fish and chicken and eggs.

Dr. Google is rife with conflicting information, even in the medical journals. The only meds i take is for cholesterol which is controlled at 185.