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GFR dropped 5 more points and I don't know why.
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 31 9:03am | Replies (132)Comment receiving replies
I had completely normal blood word on 11/30/22 except sodium was low and had a UTI with fever. Never had that before and I’m 70. Doctor wanted to recheck my bloodwork last week April 2nd 2023 and shock of shock I had stage 3a kidney disease. Sodium was back to normal but high potassium, GFR 59 and A1C 6.2, had been in the normal range!! Blood pressure 157/105 was normal! How does this happen in 4 months! Have always had normal blood work, blood pressure and A1C!! Something is not right, any ideas? I have a low sodium diet, don’t like salt and eat no sugar or carbs!! Never have sodas or any drinks other then black coffee, water and red wine,
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Caffeine in coffee is a diuretic for your kidneys. Alcohol is not recommended with CKD I have read.
Also, my personal tells me that overall hydration seems to be the key for me. It does effect the eGFR in my experience. I have recently been diagnosed ( last year) so i have not gotten a handle on keeping the numbers level yet.
Good luck 😄
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@saucy
Stage 3A at age 70 is not a death sentence, but a warning sign to be cautious for your remaining years ahead. Unfortunately, in my opinion, blood pressure of 157/105 is not normal. BUT, blood pressure can change throughout the day. When I see my Mayo nephrologist, he/she checks my blood pressure 5 times to get an average. You may wish to check your own blood pressure at a certain time every night to get your trend using your own blood pressure cuff.
Your potassium is high which is another sign of CKD. Be aware of labels with your food intake. You may also wish to see a dietitian who certainly can help.
Lastly, get your blood tested more frequently than 4 months, and watch your eGFR trends. My PCP orders mine every 6 weeks.