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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 24, 2022 | Replies (27)
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GFR values for years have been around 60. My age is 77. My Doctor says this is not a problem.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 28, 2021

@murmur Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Good for you, keeping a steady eGFR! As research has shown time and again, our values for eGFR declines a bit as we age, naturally. I would be interested to hear what kind of a lifestyle you keep [diet, exercise] that helps keep you healthy?

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nscappa | @nscappa | May 24, 2022

Hello,
To the best of my knowledge about CKD (I have CKD3) and I believe 60 is at the high end of CKD3 (I hope I'm not wrong) but it should be addressed and watched to keep your numbers where they are or higher. I am going to be 75 in September and I do follow a diet fairly closely to try to keep it from progressing. Personally I would want more info from my doctor. I hope this is helpful to you.

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