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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 was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018 with a GFR of 15 and Creatinine of 3z8. I’m now at Stage 3b with a GFR of 42 and Creatinine of 1.77. I’ve found GFR is very susceptible to hydration levels, so I wouldn’t be overly concerned about a 4 point drop, especially if you’re hydrating well. My Nephrologist believes Creatinine is a much more reliable indicator than GFR. I drink 3L of water a day.
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Thank you for this information.
I would like to know how you improved your egfr and creatinine so much. My husband has stage 4. Egfr is 19 and creatinine is 3.3. At his appointment last week we saw a PA who acted like he would be needing dialysis very soon. Sent him to a kidney class which gave us nothing new. The nephrologist we normally see has been telling us he is stable. Now I do t know what to think. We are goi g back to talk to the doctor again.
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Thank you for your reply. This is very helpful. My nephrologist feels that 1.5L of water a day is good and I will be sure to remain diligent. In addition, I plan to continue in my diligence with diet (all fresh foods, limited preservatives, high quality proteins) and exercise in an effort to stay away from dialysis.