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Told I had kidney disease at stage 3

Posted by howardrlewis @howardrlewis, May 20, 2025

My EGFR is 49. I was told that stage 3a is not serious for a 76 year old guy. When I was told it was stage three I was alarmed. What happened to stages 1 and 2?

Any others have this same issue?

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dgr8im | @dgr8im | 6 days ago

Ah! Certainly worth noting and will be discussing with my doctor! Ty!:)

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dgr8im | @dgr8im | 6 days ago
In reply to @marshgirl24 "@dgr8im Yes, my doctor (the same one who noticed my creatine number) had me on baby..." + (show)
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@dgr8im Yes, my doctor (the same one who noticed my creatine number) had me on baby aspirin and I recently stopped that.

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Ah! Certainly worth noting and will be discussing with my doctor! Ty!:)

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marshgirl24 | @marshgirl24 | 6 days ago

Sometimes I think doctors assume we have other more pressing health issues. Recently my husband was hospitalized for two weeks dealing with three cardiac issues. At one point I noticed his creatine was worse (higher) than mine. Had his doctor mentioned this? No. They were busy saving his life. ( that’s my take on it. I have to address this at some point.)

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sheryldelores | @sheryldelores | 2 days ago
In reply to @cheyne "Hi, I had the same issue some years ago. It comes as a big shock initially..." + (show)
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Hi,
I had the same issue some years ago. It comes as a big shock initially but you eventually find it is not a death sentance just a disease. I was told I had a life span of 5 years but sadly for that Dr I'm now plus 3 and still going.
Without a lot of help from the medical fraternaty I went on a kidney friendly diet, did my research and never looked back. I refused all medication that would mitigate my kidneys health and am now satisfied what I'm doing is the best I can for my kidneys. I'm content knowing my kidneys will see me out as long as I don't forget to look after them. I don't over hydrate as many do, I watch my urine colour ensuring it stays clear to light straw colour which is the result of my kidneys doing their job as they should. Along with CKD there can be vitamin deficiencies so I get regular checks for these as well. I take vitamin B12 and D3 to help my situations and otherwise just get on with life.
Cheers

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marshgirl24 | @marshgirl24 | 2 days ago

I read recently that there is a new chart with adjusted numbers for the CKD stages that apply to seniors (which would be me!) But I have not done anything about. Have to look it up.

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