Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease?
Dec 28, 2024 · Excerpt: GFR gets lower with age, even if you don't have kidney disease. But no matter how old you are, a GFR below 60 for three months or more means you have kidney …
Has anyone had their GFR drop 20 points in less than year?
Sep 14, 2024 · In January 2024 my GFR went from 53 to 43. It dropped another 11 points between May and August. My Albumin/ Creatine Ratio is 1500. My nephrologist seems totally …
How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR? | Mayo Clinic Connect
Jul 9, 2023 · I understand as Ginger noted, GFR fluctuates and there are many factors in play. But my general history is a gradual decline. I'd also like to know the lifespan without dialysis or …
How does GFR move up and down so dramatically?
Jun 1, 2023 · Yes, Ginger, GFR at 26. The diet you mention is my mantra and has been for 10 years. I'm beginning to think PKD is simply deteriorating my kidneys. Maybe that's just the …
eGFR levels cause for concern? - Mayo Clinic Connect
A GFR of 57 is good for a 74 year old. My doctor would tell you not to worry and monitor you yearly for changes. She says GFR is not the best way to determine kidney function anymore. I …
Why take NOT take notice when eGFR is under 90 rather than 60?
Mar 24, 2025 · From my reading, it appears that "normal" eGFR is 90 or even above. Meanwhile the reference range for blood testing is 60 or above...and then you find out your stage 3 or 4 …
Declining gfr - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 11, 2025 · The antibiotics that are eliminated through the kidneys can temporarily lower gfr, as can HCQ, but so can dehydration, intense exercise and high protein intake. You might …
Reason for GFR level to fluctuate from 20 to 57? - Mayo Clinic …
Feb 22, 2024 · I had labs in January and my GFR was 20. The labs were repeated at a different doctor in February and my GFR was 44. Labs done again this week and now at 57. My GFR …
Understanding GFR and kidney disease: What's normal?
Sep 23, 2020 · @bugsowen, as you likely know, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) tells how much kidney function you have. It may be estimated from your blood level of creatinine. Living with …
Kidney function with PMR, prednisone, actemra? - Mayo Clinic …
Jun 28, 2025 · The eGFR blood test results here (Australia) are not given an exact number, with the "e" in front of GFR meaning estimated. In the last two years of blood tests for PMR, my …