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My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jan 29 10:20am | Replies (49)
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My eGFR bounces around from 36 to 51. Hydration is a big factor but there are mysteries. My doc says muscle wasting can make it go down, as can low blood pressure or heart issues. My doc does a Cystatin C which gives a different GFR not influenced by those other factors and while my creatinine based one was 36-41, my Cystatin C was 51-55.

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nscappa | @nscappa | Jan 15 8:50pm

Thank so much for the information which is really helpful. I like the fluctuations that you mentioned, and it makes me worry less. Thanks again! Nancy : )

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