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Hi Ginger, my eGFR is 72 and my creatinine is .91 as of December of last year, which is the last time they checked. I went back and looked at my older bloodwork and my eGFR was 114 a few years ago, so will definitely be asking about that. They didn't check before my MRI with contrast at University of Wisconsin, Madison, so it would have been nice to know, I'm hoping the Mayo Doctors will order blood work on Thursday. I'm confused about the eGFR, I was seeing over 90 is normal, and then over 60? Maybe it depends on age?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 19, 2021

@suki1724 Yes, a person's eGFR naturally declines as we age, some faster than others due to genetics, disease or lifestyle. Typically, an MRI with contrast or CT with contrast, should not be considered if function is about 30% or less.

To let you know, my nephrologist and I decided I will go to get an opinion from a urologist about the lesion on my right kidney.
Ginger

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