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How often should patient with ckd stage 3 (A) be monitored?

Posted by Nancy @nancyckd, Sep 21, 2015

Hello- how often should patient with ckd stage 3 (A) be monitored if all risk factors are stable,gfr flictuates between 50 and 69. I know everyones different. Just wondering about experiences of others I hope someone will respond.
🙁 Thx! Nancy

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bjs040953 | @bjs040953 | May 4 3:51pm
In reply to @junagode "I've fluctuated between gfr of 30 something to 50 something at least a year now. Doc..." + (show)
@junagode

I've fluctuated between gfr of 30 something to 50 something at least a year now. Doc just does routine blood work on my semi-annual visits except the time it dropped to the 30s, then he called for an extra blood draw. Was drinking up to a gallon of water a day, but just can't swallow that much anymore and it didn't help a thing. I'm much better with 64 to 80 oz. Quitting meat raised my gfr 20 points in a week, so that's my strategy now.

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Do You eat Fish of any type? Where do you get your protein?

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junagode | @junagode | May 4 5:18pm

yes fish and tons of beans of all kinds, lots of grains and nuts

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bjs040953 | @bjs040953 | May 4 6:47pm
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@junagode

yes fish and tons of beans of all kinds, lots of grains and nuts

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Thank you for the helpful information. May God Bless!! Thanks Again

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 5 11:14am
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Do You eat Fish of any type? Where do you get your protein?

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@bjs040953 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Are you a Chronic Kidney Disease patient, or caregiver to a person with this condition? I'd love to hear your story when you are ready to share!
Ginger

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flow | @flow | May 7 7:55pm

I have labs done every six months. When first diagnosed I wanted it to be every 3 months but couldn’t find a Dr willing to do that. I believe they think they are protecting us from having to pay for labs that insurance won’t cover that often.

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collegeprof | @collegeprof | May 8 10:15am
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@flow

I have labs done every six months. When first diagnosed I wanted it to be every 3 months but couldn’t find a Dr willing to do that. I believe they think they are protecting us from having to pay for labs that insurance won’t cover that often.

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,@flow My nephrology labs among other lab tests are done typically by my PCP every 6 to 12 weeks. Depending upon your stage of CKD and how often you see your nephrologist, each visit can be 3 to 6 months with labs done that day like Mayo or a standing order.

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