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I just Googled "is EGFR in the 60 - 70 range an indicator of kidney disease", and got this result:

"An eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) in the range of 60-70 may indicate early-stage kidney disease, but it's not a definitive diagnosis on its own.
Here's why:
eGFR measures how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. A normal eGFR is typically above 90. An eGFR between 60 and 89 is classified as Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). However, a diagnosis of CKD Stage 2 requires evidence of kidney damage IN ADDITION to the eGFR value. This damage can include things like protein or blood in your urine, or abnormalities found through imaging tests.
eGFR naturally decreases with age. So, an eGFR of 65 in an older adult might be considered normal, whereas the same value in a younger person could warrant further investigation.
If your eGFR is 60 or higher and there are no other signs of kidney damage, you do not have CKD.
In summary:
An eGFR between 60 and 89 without kidney damage is generally considered a normal finding.
An eGFR below 60 that persists for three months or more is a strong indicator of kidney disease.
If your eGFR is between 60 and 89 and you have signs of kidney damage (like protein in your urine), it could indicate early-stage kidney disease (CKD Stage 2).
Important: It's crucial to discuss your eGFR results and any related concerns with your doctor. They can interpret the results in the context of your overall health and determine if further testing or treatment is needed. "

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My PCP called it stage 2 a long time ago but it didn't get any worse. My eGFR dropped into the low 50's at times but other medications might have been the culprit. I think 49 was the lowest eGRR that was documented. So many medications have been stopped such that my eGFR is improving and it is back into the 60s again.

My uric acid level is being treated with allopurinol because of multiple small kidney stones in both kidneys. I painfully passed a larger kidney stone that was mostly composed of uric acid crystals. Now I do annual visits to a urologist. My urologist was very concerned about microscopic blood in my urine but no blood is detected in my urinalysis anymore, Warfarin was stopped along with other medications so everything combined with shrinking kidney stones seems to help with the blood in my urine and my eGFR. I still have some protein in my urine but that is also improving.