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How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR?
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@gingerw
>>In the worst case scenario, you get sick with a sudden infection or injury, your kidney function could tank on you, and you wouldn't see it coming, no matter how diligent you are.< <
Truer words were never spoken!.. Seems like sometimes we are just along for the ride and have zero control of this roller coaster we are all on...
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@joefriday49 Absolutely. I had major surgery in 2017. I've never had high blood pressure, kidney disease or diabetes runs in my family. Fast forward, to 2023 ish, I was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. I did everything my doctor told me to do. I'm worse now. My last eGFR was 25.
I live in the Midwest. We are stuck in a major snowstorm. So, all I can do is drink my water. I'm waiting for a little window of time, with decent driving conditions, to get fluids and have my labs rechecked. This is still new to me. But, I appreciate what a lot have said, "One day at a time" and "Do the best you can"
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@joefriday49 Yes, it is so true. Recently, a friend's husband had some labwork just before a new treatment. It showed his kidneys had gone into acute kidney failure. He was showing no outward signs! If they hadn't done the labwork that day, he probably wouldn't have survived. He has fortunately mostly recovered now, after emergency dialysis and other lifesaving treatments.
Roller coaster is a good description.
Ginger