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Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease?

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@windyshores

Again, the Cystatin C version of the GFR is more accurate according to my nephrologist. My doc averages that and the usual creatinine based one. I think doctors worry less when our GFR in the 50's, remains stable!

I hate drinking water. It makes me have nausea. Folks on here are inspiring. I try to put some juice in to make it more palatable. Tea and seltzer help.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 12 12:38pm

@windyshores Not liking water is something many of us deal with. It can be just so "blah", right? I like to add a packet of True Lemon, True Lime, or True Orange, to rev up the taste. They are a crystallized powder, available on Amazon at least. I ran it past my renal dietician and she okayed it. The packet contains the version of a slice of squeezed citrus fruit. Very refreshing n a cold glass of water with ice!
Ginger

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mimi1234 | @mimi1234 | Jan 12 2:27pm

Yes! stable is what we want.
Also so far I have no albuminurea, but I guess that can change.When I drink too much water, I just have to stop when I get nauseous.
Everyone on this site has made me feel less anxious.

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