24 Years Old, mild-low GFR for last 3 years, CKD?

[tm214]

Hi,

Long story short, for three years now my creatinine levels have been high on my bloodwork (never really had comprehensive blood work before that - only 24 y/o). It went from 1.38 mg/dL (when a doctor first brought it up) to 1.24 mg/dL to 1.21 mg/dL to 1.43 mg/dL (3 months ago) back to 1.2 mg/dL (last week). I also had an ultrasound done on my kidneys last year and that came back normal. All urine tests I have ever taken have come back normal (no protein) and my BUN level has always been normal (between 12-15). My current eGFR level is 79 (according to the charts I shouldn't be here until my 60s and up?).

Just last week I finally got to see a Nephrologist and he ordered a ton of bloodwork, a 24 hour urine test, and more ultrasounds (kidneys again, liver, bladder, and gallbladder). According to my research and from what I see in my bloodwork, all my CKD related levels are normal, except for my creatinine (latest being at 1.2 mg/dL). My BUN is normal, my potassium is normal, my albumin, magnesium, calcium, no protein in urine, etc. The nurse called me and said that the 24 hour urine test confirmed I have "mildly decreased renal function" but that it was "stable". She didn't really give me anymore information than that. I asked to speak directly with the doctor asap. Next up I am going to have the ultrasounds done (hoping these come back clear like the last one).

This has left me with so many questions. Does this mean that I have CKD? If I don't have CKD, what caused this hit on my kidney function? Also, if I don't have CKD, should I still start following a strict kidney friendly diet anyways? Will my GFR degrade naturally with age where I will reach end stage by my 50-60s (extrapolating for normal kidney function decrease)?

These are just some of the questions swirling around in my head, and I know all of them can't be answered here, just looking for some input. I understand my condition at present is not detrimental by any means, but I really feel for everyone suffering from these kidney issues.

Thanks for any input!

[lowraind]

I strongly believe that a kidney friendly diet has helped me improve my egfr and lower my creatinine.

[CEF77]

Lots of improvements reported on the Facebook page called natural kidney journey.

[Hidden]

You can have impaired kidney function without being CKD. Yes the function does degrade with age but gfr figures are worked out with age being a component of the formulae. It appears that red meat has a direct effect on our gfr numbers, most who drop the level of red meat intake experience a lift in gfr numbers. Also hydration has an effect on kidney function. With kidney impairment/ CKD the goal is a stable gfr or an improvement through diet. It sounds as though you are in good hands, I would ask for professional dietary help. My vague recollection of when I was your age is one of insatiable appetite, if it was on a plate it was eaten!

You will more than likely panic, as most of us do, but really there isn't the need to be more than cautious until all the results and diagnosis are known. Depending on the outcome asking the medical staff for an explanation of whats happening and where to from here for you. Knowing and understanding the situation is the way to get your head around the problem. Once you know and understand where you're at with your health you can get on with life.

Good luck

[Goodness11]

İf there is no protein in urine.there is no kidney problem