Could this be a blip?

[Candypooka]

Good morning! I'm still at the GP stage, my last GFR was 58 having dropped from 98 about a year previous. I had a second blood test today to check again. Is it likely this could just be a blip and I get normal readings this time?

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Candypooka,

Welcome to our community! Looking at your last blood test results your eGFR would be would indicate possible stage 3 CKD with a mild to moderate loss of renal function. However, eGFR can't be the only indicator of developing CKD, and other contributing factors need to be considered. eGFR is an estimate of GFR taking in factors such as age, sex, and other information. So it maybe a blip, but one result can't be taken in isolation and your doctors will be looking for a trend as well as other symptoms. Please click on the link to more information from the Edinburgh Renal Unit:

1) Blood Test results: edren.org/ren/edren-info/bl...

2) Chronic kidney disease and its progression: edren.org/ren/edren-info/ck...

Kidney Research UK:

1) Chronic Kidney Disease - what it is:

kidneyresearchuk.org/health...

2) Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) :

kidneyresearchuk.org/health...

3) Healthy Eating:

kidneyresearchuk.org/health...

I suggest that if you have any concerns that you have a chat with doctor when you get the results of your next eGFR.

Keep in touch.

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Best wishes,

MAS Nurse and Moderator