Kidney function
My gFR was slowly declining. I’ve had hypertension for about 25 years. In the past 9 months the blood pressure getting worse and gFR was 55 last November, 48 in March, 44 in September, and last week it was 42. Today it dropped to 19. I’m only 53, 138#0, 5’4. My potassium is low and I’m seeing nephrologist next week. Tips, suggestions, advice?
Jody
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What does GFR stand for? Does it refer to percentage level of kidney function?
glomerular filtration rate. Gives stages of CKD. Look at your blood test results.
Also look at your creatinine levels. Very important.
does anyone have bloated stomach with CKD? mine looks like watermelon. nephrologist sent me to urologist
who plans to perform cystoscopy with urethral stretching since I'm having trouble initiating urination. have to press on bladder every two hours to stave off infection. have ckd 3a-3b. interested to hear from others.
thank you.