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Will Renal denervation (RDN) help my CKD 4 by lowering eGFR loss rate?
I am considering Renal denervation to reduce my BP, currently in the 130 to 140 mm over 65 to 70 range.
Some studies say the procedure will reduce the rate of eGRR decline.
I take 30 mg Lisinopril and 5 g Doxazosin daily, exercise routine ad am in otherwise good health with a BMI of 24.,
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@stuartbell Here is what Cleveland Clinic has to say about renal denervation: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/renal-denervation
As you can see, it is primarily used for reducing blood pressure issues, not maintaining/improving eGFR numbers. That might be a side effect, however. There is always a chance of infection or complications in any procedure that is done. A person needs to weigh those risks carefully, given their own situation.
Have you spoken to your nephrologist and primary care doctors about this? Do they consider your current blood pressure monitoring regime to be enough, or might they want to advise changing things up [diet, medication, exercise, etc]? What are their thoughts on the denervation given your case?
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2 ReactionsSince hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the leading causes of kidney troubles, I can understand why you might want to lower yours. Traditionally medication is the way to go. But frequently this requires quite a bit of tinkering to find the most effective combination of medications and doses. If you ask your providers about Renal Denervation (RDN), you might also ask about if there are other medications to consider.