Should I be concerned?

[zoey_s]

I'm an 83 year old woman. I know that the GFR decreases with age, so maybe I'm within the normal range. In Oct last year, my Creatinine was 1.20 mg/dl and my GFR was 43. In Dec last year, the findings were Creatinine 1.08 mg/dl and the GFR was 48. My doctor says that shows CKD, but that at this point, I don't need to see a Nephrologist. My husband is seeing a Nephrologist, so we are already on a kidney friendly diet.

[orangecity41]

I am 79 years old and was diagnosed 5 years ago. I am at CKD level 3b and was placed on a CKD diet bases on bloodwork results for sodium, potassium and phosphorus and protein. It has helped. Here is a link to information on eGFR from National Kidney Foundation. You may already know of this being your husband has CKD. kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr .

[vinadhun2]

I think that sometimes due to age creatinine increases but if it is stable then nothing to worry.Of course I hope that there are no other issues like protein in urine or all other factors are within range like BUN ; Urea; Uric acid etc

[Darlenia]

Hi! As we age, everything indeed ages along with us. If you're concerned, this would be a nice time to have a little chat with your doctor. And have your lab reports in hand. Generally, one "so-so" number needs to be looked at in concert with all the others. Often, when one truly has an issue, other things things signal it as well: protein, blood pressure, iron, etc. And then confirmation is made through a follow-up lab. You may have noticed this already since your hubby has CKD. (Mine is now on dialysis.) Because you specifically mention egfr values, I've found this table useful as it's based on age, gender, race. kidney-international.org/ac... Blessings.

[RickHow]

Hi. I am 71. I have been in the same egfr range as you past 4 years. Goes up and down 3 or 4 points regularly. I wouldn't worry about seeing a kidney doctor. I do see one. She is nice. She is knowledgeable. But in fact I find the visits a complete waste of time. There is no magic wand she can wave to change the condition nor the numbers. She advises the usual things. Drink normal amounts of water, eat less protein but don't eliminate it completely. Watch your blood pressure. All common sense things. Not a thing different than my ordinary GP tells me.

[zoey_s]

Thank you all for the helpful replies. This is a great site and so is DaVita.

[Angelikafrog]

I was diagnosed with stage 3b 18 months ago, which my GP kept telling me was anxiety (for months) . I was losing weight, being sick and couldn't eat, and I normally like my food ( a bit too much) ! I was put on an anti-emetic to stop me being sick, until 8 months later I ended up in a Renal Unit as an emergency with Acute Kidney Injury. I am 66 btw. I was really upset and tearful for months after, thinking death was inevitable and not far away. Everything I found on the net about it made me feel worse. But I've fairly calmed down about it now. Would rather not have it, who wouldn't, but I think I have gained a better perspective now. My GFR was 45 recently, which has lifted me as its been mainly hovering around 30 - 35, I know it can't get better. and it can go up and down, so not expecting too much next time. It's better I think when you calm down and accept it and get used to it and don't think about it too often.

First time here. It looks like a great site

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