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Hi again,
I do believe that the drop of my gfr from 61 to 49 was most likely due to medication. I had had a shoulder injury a few months prior to the 2 separate labs both showing the sudden drop. I took the prescription dose of Motrin during the acute pain phase (3 days).
The 3rd repeat lab last week was back to 61.
However, that being said…. if I had known, I was borderline stage 3 CKD I would not have taken the Motrin. I would’ve found alternative therapy.
Not only that, I would have definitely been more cautious of over-the-counter anti-reflux meds, supplements, etc., and of course, my protein intake as well as the rest of my diet that probably was not kidney friendly.
Interesting that 61 was not red flagged as being abnormal and/or borderline.
It was a wake up call for me!
We have to be our own advocate!
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@jaki
Yes Ibprofen greatly affects kidney function.
Many years ago my husband fractured his shoulder, Orthopedist said take Ibuprofen, caused kidney issue.
After stopping Ibuprofen, his kidney function returned.
Sadly now it’s relentless diabetes type 2 that Dr thinks is affecting his kidney function.
@jaki Recently diagnosed with Stage 3 and my gfr had not been flagged in ten years by my PCP. It has been so depressing because I would have taken measures to not get to 41. Since April I
Through diet changes and no more soda, my last gfr was 50. I’m frustrated and scared and grocery shopping always ends in tears. I was told no sodas, more water, limit your salt, no potatoes, no read meat and pretty much sent on my way.
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@jaki what is hard is balancing the nutritional needs of kidneys, bones etc…but there are a handful of major things- like, seriously hydrating !! No NSAIDs, no alcohol, no smoking…very, very careful with supplements !! very careful with salt…there are a few foods that need to be limited, not necessarily eliminated…start with these basics.and then fine tune according to your own health profile. For people with more serious CKD, the diet detail is more complicated, and you may need to consult with a medical level nutritionist.