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GFR estimates: How can I improve them?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jun 22, 2021 | Replies (20)

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@sheeb My gfr has been down in the 30s and 40s, but now has jumped back up into the 60s. This is not a good sign. Rather, it is evidence of progressing amyloidosis, and worsening of disease. I don't know if a nutritionist will help, but they might. Have you had your SERUM FreeLightChain tested, and the 24-hr urinary protein measured? If your Serum (not your plasma) FreeLight Chain is above about 1.4 mg/dL, you have your culprit. Same with a urinary protein above 0.5 Gram per 24-hr. Read the Red Light Warnings on Amyloidosis on ALNYLAM.com, and view the videos on Amyloidosis on Mayoclinic.org, and Amyloidosis.org. There is only a small chance this is your problem, but because it is always fatal if not treated properly, it is worth checking it out.

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I met with a nephrologist and he took Blood samples. My creatinine level is at 2.05. Up from 1.86 last March. He took a urine sample at that time but I do not have results. The nephrologist never gave me a “stage” before. When I heard stage 3B I froze and heard nothing he said after that.