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Low GFR, normal blood numbers.

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I was diagnosed stage 3 CKD about 7 years ago. I brought my blood kidney numbers into normal range with nutrition, and my GFR fluctuates. The bloodwork before last it was normal, the last one was back down.The other day, I mentioned this to my opthalmologist and he said it was unusual to have low GFR and normal range for all other markers.

Can anyone tell me possible causes, please?

Thank you!

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lowraind

Were you dehydrated?

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Susieg1 in reply tolowraind

I don't believe so.

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Marvin8

I was diagnosed 8 years ago at 3A (59 eGFR). Last test a few months ago, I was at 3A (48 eGFR), so I losing about 1.5 eGFR per year, which is more than the usual loss, which is 1 per year. All other lab work is fine, no protein in urine. They have no idea was caused by CKD and don't really care because the "treatment" would be the same; eat healthy, try to do a plant based diet, exercise, lower stress, and sleep well. I have a LOT of stress, so that doesn't help any. Best of luck to you.

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Susieg1 in reply toMarvin8

I have been as low as 41 eGFR once, but usually it is 48 and has stayed there for years.

My kidney diet includes meat, I couldn't bear to go plant based!

Good luck to you too.

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Marvin8 in reply toSusieg1

How long ago were you diagnosed, and how long has it stayed at 48? Good health to you.

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Susieg1 in reply toMarvin8

It's been about 10 years now. Thanks.

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