@thecorporatespy Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, first of all! You have come to the right place to talk about kidney issues, whether they be severe or mild. With your blood work did you get your eGFR level? That shows you kidney function level. Remember that anytime you have blood work done, you may have varying numbers due to hydration levels and even the machines that are used. So the next time your numbers may be a little bit different thing, and that's not necessarily bad. It's good to come here and vent. I myself am in stage 4 kidney disease and at 22% function.
Sorry if there are any typos here. I saw your post and am answering from my cell phone because I can sense your sense of panic right now. You say your wife is a nurse and she says there is nothing to worry about. Then believe her! Please come back and let us know if there are any questions you might have. Will you do that for me?
Ginger