Hi I'm jennifer I have a kidney transplant for 16 years and I'm really worried my gfr when from 55 to 52 I know is not a big difference but the worse is that I had protein in my urine the doctor said that I shouldn't worried about my gfr number bcuz it could be different every time what his concern about is the protein in the urine. I don't wat to do can I get some advice Plzzz this results are making me sad and depress : (.
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Gfr when down really worried protein in the urine !!!!!
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There are several things that can cause you to have protein in the urine. Exposure to cold (but hey, this is August), strenuous exercise or a fever. Of course, there are serious issues but your doctor would have asked you to have additional tests run so relax, and re-do your labs in 30 or 60 days. If you are taking certain medications they could also cause a temporary dip in your GFR. Take a deep breath and relax for the time being.
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Thank u so much for ur advice I'm hoping is that but I haven't recently change medication I have to redo. The test in 6 weeks
Reduce meat consumption if you are having them. Specially all kinds of red meat and processed meat found in sandwiches. Meat consumption creates immense pressure on the kidney functions and eventually leads to its poor health. Your protein in the urine will be significantly reduced once you cut off red meat consumption. White meat (chicken, turkey) and various fish can be consumed in moderation for maintaining health.
Please don't worry. I've had protein in urine for several years. Recently I was put on blood pressure medicine which reduced the protein to normal levels. So, there are medications that can be used if it continues. Your function is still really high and like the others said, this may be a one time thing to have protein, but there are solutions to lower it if you keep having it.
I am an old lady of 76, my gfr is 36, I have lost my kidney in 2014, I feel great and I garden, kayak, bike ride and outside all the time. Please, quit worrying. You can do this. You will be fine. Great medical help out there. XXOO Buddygramma