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How does GFR move up and down so dramatically?
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@mrainne As you may have already read in other discussions here in the kidney and bladder support group, there are many causes of kidney disease. Diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure are the two main causes. Included beyond that is genetic diseases like PKD [polycystic kidney disease], medication side effects, lifestyle choices, and autoimmune diseases, and other organ shutdown.
When our eGFR is tested, the hydration level we are at plays a role, as can the different machines used to analyze the blood specimen.
What is your eGFR now, and how long has it been falling? We tend to look at trends, rather than a specific lab test.
Ginger
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Hi Ginger,
Here are my past results. My Nephrologist says these are just numbers, all depends on how I feel.
12/6/2016 - 46 9/8/21 - 36 Creatinine, steadily worse: 12/16/2016 - 1.2
7/31/2017 - 42 4/7/22 - 29 4/12/2023 - 1.9
8/20/2019 - 36 10/10/22 - 33
9/16/20 - 38 4/12/23 - 26
3/2/2020 - 35
9/21/2020 - 36
3/22/21 - 34
Rather than look at blood specimen results, I'm hoping for ways to reverse or improve, or at least stay stable. My Nephrologist says to drink more water. Honestly, I feel waterlogged quite often.
Appreciate your concern and opinion, Ginger!
Marianne