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eGFR of 39 with only one kidney - cause for concern?
Kidney Cancer | Last Active: Sep 21, 2025 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for asking. My eGFR is still at 39 and creatinine remains at 1.9. Scheduled to see the nephrologist 6/9 (bloodwork 6/2) and have the third cycle of immunotherapy on 6/16 (where they will also do bloodwork). I’ve had more needle sticks in the last 5 months than in the entire 62 years before that LOL. One day at a time …
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My husband has stage 4 Renal Cell Carcinoma. His Oncologist isn’t too concerned with GFR of 45
I have Chronic Kidney Disease and mine is 42, of course yours is lower I see a Nephrologist, he is not concerned with that. I think it needs to be below your 39 before major concern, but it is a bothersome. We get blood work every 3 months. It is very important to follow a specialized diet, and exercise if you are able. Your 1 kidney, usually works as well as two, God gave us 2 of a lot of organs! I just saw I am posting this months later then when you did, what did the Nephrologist say? Did he put you on a new medication?