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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 26, 2023 | Replies (35)
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It is I who is grateful. You have gone through so much for so many years and have provided this forum with excellent CKD information. You have always had an upbeat attitude despite your many serious maladies. Thank you for more information that many of us will remember.
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@collegeprof One thing I forgot to mention. When I started dialysis last September, my eGFR was 14%. At my most recent bloodwork, it is now improved to 18%. While that may not sound like much, those of us with decreasing numbers know that any little bit can be a big help! They say that starting dialysis at a percentage higher that 10% can sometimes offer the chance to "bounce back", and this certainly seems to prove the theory.
Typically, the labs pulled for the PD clinic do not include eGFR numbers, as it is generally no longer considered once you start dialysis. I get separate labwork done at my cancer clinic, that includes that value. It is the same analyzing machine each time, so I feel confident in consistent results. To have that value rebound a bit is a win-win in my books!
Ginger