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How could eGFR numbers go up if you have chronic kidney disease?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
I agree that your GFR is likely to fluctuate 2-5 points based on numerous factors. Your nephrologist will determine when changes to that value are significant. In addition to the factors you have already listed blood pressure is a significant factor as it is a measure of profusion through your kidneys. This is most important for those with CKD. Lastly, if you are having your blood drawn at the same time you have an infection OR are taking any antibiotics or even something as unrelated dental work where you might receive novacane or similar med that will effect the GFR value as well.
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@goldsba
One must remember that there are two types of eGFR; one that is 60+% effective and one that is 90+% effective. Most good nephrologists prefer the latter which is Cystatin C. Indeed, blood pressure and diabetes are 2 of the most common causes of CKD. Throughout the years, my blood pressure has been excellent, but Type 2 diabetes also carries its tolI. I would imagine that a brief infection may change the eGFR at that moment; how significant, I don't know. As we talk most often here, it the Cystatin C trend that is the most important. Since the Cystatin C looks at all your cells for determination of value, I would think that if an infection clears, Cystatin C should normaize unless there is significant damage.