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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
When to be concerned about eGFR? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Sep 6, 2025 · My GFR went from 70 to 62 to 53 in 9 months, which seemed awfully fast to me, especially after reading that as we get older it is normal for it to go down 1 unit per year. The …
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 …
GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years | Mayo Clinic Connect
Aug 22, 2024 · At the time, my GFR was 54.4. Another blood test on 29 December showed GFR of 48. I've recently had my first annual CKD check, and GFR was 43.8, so just tipping over to …
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 …
eGFR of 39 with only one kidney - cause for concern?
May 10, 2025 · I’m 4 months post-complete nephrectomy with an eGFR of 39. Receiving Keytruda infusions every 6 weeks for Stage 3 clear cell renal cell carcinoma in hopes of preventing …