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Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Feb 19, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
my experience is that you are not told until you are in stage 3.You cant help but wonder what happened to stage 1 and 2.There may be no cure but you could certainly start working on it sooner.Therefore if ckd doesnt kill you the depression will.
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I'm in Stage 3a (maybe in 3b after my labwork from today comes in). I've been asking for years about my kidney lab results and all I've ever gotten is "drink more water - you must be dehydrated". 🙁
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@cduke My experience was slightly different. Another doc had ordered an MRI or CAT scan with dye. I had to wait several hours for the test because my eGFR was lower and in Stage 1 or 2. The contrast of dye affects the kidney if not normal. Consequently, after that, my eGFR was tested by my PCP regularly.
In many cases, CKD can be the result of high blood pressure or diabetic problems, and a good PCP usually includes an eGFR in his/her lab work for you at that time. There may be no cure in many instances, but the opportunity to stabilize even at Stages 3 or 4 is a strong possibility. That's why Mayo Connect and your team of docs are vital.