Acute versus chronic kidney failure

Posted by u4gmlglm @u4gmlglm, Jan 17 1:21pm

My GFR was 70 in 2022 but I got food poisoning in Mexico. I believe. Anyway after 5 days in the hospital my GFR fail to 40 and is 18 2 years later. An acute kidney failure that the GP suggested would return to normal now is a chronic failure of the kidney. After a biopsy IGA was found, suggesting an autoimmune disorder brought on by the food poisoning. An acute kidney issue now is chronic. Anyone run into this, very rapid decline in kidney functions in a very short period of time. I am 67 yo with a good BMI and a fairly good health record.

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cheyne | @cheyne | Jan 17 9:43pm

Hi,
Yes, the same scenario for me 14 years ago, Champylobacter, kidneys stopped working, GFR 0. Massive doses of antibiotics to keep me alive and gallons of fluid to drink and on a drip. Survived it but the damage had been done, IBS, Dysautonomia, and intolerance to most medications ever since.
From my understanding the Champylobacter caused Dysautonomia which in turn has corrupted my entire digestive system causing motility problems, the type and amount of food I can tolerate is severely restricted. Dysautonomia is also playing havoc with my BP. With all the testing being done they found I was an undiagnosed diabetic to boot.
Long covid can also cause the AKD/ CKD problems as well as it can attacks the autonomic nerve which in turn controls the major functions of the body, anything we do without thinking about doing, heart beat, lungs, walking etc.
I'm fortunate to have been able to push my GFR back to 3B levels with strict controls. Now days I don't worry about my kidneys as they are stable mostly and unlikely to fail me ahead of everything else I have going on.
Cheers

u4gmlglm | @u4gmlglm | Jan 18 8:21am

What controls for your kidney

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 18 10:07am

@u4gmlglm Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Here is what Mayo Clinic says about Acute Kidney Injury [AKI]: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-failure/symptoms-causes/syc-20369048

Typically Chronic Kidney Disease [CKD] is a condition that can occur over time. The biggest causes of CKD is diabetes or high blood pressure, but things like persistent dehydration, diet, medication side effects, hereditary conditions, and life style can also cause our kidney function to trend downwards. Often we patients can help boost our function back up by following a sound renal diet, getting moderate exercise, reducing stress in our lives. Understanding the base cause of CKD, and having our medical team guide us in how best to go forward, is a challenge.

What does your nephrologist say about your situation?
Ginger