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Can efgr improve drastically?

Posted by syedlaeeqahmed @syedlaeeqahmed, Mar 11 10:14am

Hi, everyone my father was diagnosed with ckd and his efgr dropped from 44 to 29 over course of 6months, with strict diet and ongoing medical procedures and doctor visits we were able to restrict bp below 130 and sugar below 150 max (post diet), now i just got the test results done the efgr is back at 44 and serum is back to 1.66 from 2.34 with serum urea being in normal range we had restricted his diet to 4 vegetables no oil no protein nothing. What i am surprised is this sudden jump is this possible??

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syedlaeeqahmed | @syedlaeeqahmed | May 9 3:58pm
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@gingerw

@syedlaeeqahmed I am sure your father understands why you feel the need to secret yourself away to eat the foods he cannot. Perhaps sharing time together, each of you eating what is allowed, will be a bonding time for you? There are foods I cannot eat, but my husband does. It makes me feel less of a sacrifice to see him enjoy his diet!

Often we find our doctors cannot express their thoughts or ideas in a way that we as patients understand. Sometimes a gentle reminder to them that we don't have the intense training they do, that we need to hear it in terms we understand, will help.

I look forward to hearing good progress for your father!
Ginger

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Hi Ginger,

I just wanted to say how deeply grateful I am for your kindness and support throughout this journey with my father. Your words have brought so much comfort and clarity during some very overwhelming moments. It means the world to me that you took the time to understand and encourage us.

Thanks to continued care and prayers, my father's recent reports show stability — his creatinine and eGFR have stopped declining, and his appetite and energy are improving. We’re taking it one day at a time, with hope.

I’ve also started joining him during meals with our respective diets — and as you beautifully said, that shared time has become something special.

Thank you, Ginger, from the bottom of my heart. I’m truly blessed to have your support and will always remember it.

Warmly,
Laeeq

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syedlaeeqahmed | @syedlaeeqahmed | May 9 4:01pm
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@alohahopes

Hello, I am new to this & not really sure how to use this platform. I do have a question, though. I have been reading posts from this group & saw someone mention that they are using "one of the best nephrologists in the country." I would appreciate knowing who that is & hope you will be willing to tell me this nephrologists name.
Thank you!

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Hi @alohahopes,

A warm welcome to you! I know stepping into a new space like this — especially when you're going through something tough — can feel a little overwhelming. Just know that you’re not alone here, and I’m truly glad you’ve joined us.

About the nephrologist I mentioned: he’s based in Pakistan and is one of the most experienced and compassionate doctors I’ve come across. His name is Prof. Dr. Salman Tahir Shafi, and he’s been a huge part of my father's care journey. We’re really grateful for him. You can view his profile here:
🔗 https://www.marham.pk/doctors/lahore/nephrologist/prof-dr-salman-tahir-shafi

Please feel free to ask anything — we’re all in this together, learning and supporting each other as we go. Sending you strength and hope.

Warmly,
Laeeq

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kayabbott | @kayabbott | May 18 8:31am

I was diagnosed with stage 3a CKD last summer. My eGFR ranged from 30 to 50. Does stage 3a result in fatigue, I used to has so much energy? I'm 71 and have no risk factors for CKD unless covid and long covid in 2023 is a factor. I have no family history, normal weight and I work out, already on a kidney-friendly diet/hydration because of my husband's triglycerides, normal blood pressure and blood work other than the elevated creatinine levels. I now have protein in urine. Does further decreasing protein and salts, and increasing fiber/fruit/veggies help to prevent or slow progression in some? I'm already on a mostly FODMAP diet due to celiac and colitis.

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