I have an efg of 33 can I be refered to ... - Early CKD Support
I have an efg of 33 can I be refered to a specialist as I have some symptoms
33% kidney function is quite low. If your doctor is already treating you for high blood pressure or cholesterol or possible diabetes or something else he may be waiting to see if the kidney function stablises. However, if you think you need an ultrasound to see what might be going on inside the kidney then ask your doctor to make a referral and ake sure you have regular eGFR tests and if your kidney function falls again make sure you get a referral.
thank you. I do have fluctuating high blood preasure 150/75 to at times 190/80. my doctor is not treating me for this. I do however I am at the moment having monthly blood tests as my vit D is acutely low
Sounds like you should be on blood pressure medication.
My specialist tells me BP control is v important in slowing down renal disease progression.
I'd speak to your doctor.
Good luck
thanks for your help I seem to be having problems in getting to see a specialist. any thoughts
With an egfr of 33 and high BP I think its pretty standard to be referred to a specialist.
I'd see your GP, explain youre concerned and believe you should be referred.
He may be waiting for another egfr reading in a few months time to confirm the low function. But you'll need to see GP to confirm this.
If you dont get any joy with GP i'd ask them for another GP at the surgery to review.
If still no progress contact your local KPA kidney.org.uk/kpa/
I would insist that your GP refers you, and maybe exaggerate some of the symptoms, if you are concerned to do so. CKD is progressive and the biggest cause is blood pressure therefore diagnosing the cause is crucial to halt progression. If one GP won't, ask to see another, if they don't request a copy of the policy and procedure of the health trust in relation to CKD. It maybe someting that they think is stable and under complete control.
Hi If the GP will not refer you to see a specialist. Ask for a renal ultrasound test this will show if there are problems and then you will be referred. I agree with the other people who have replied the important thing in kidney disease is to control blood pressure I would insist on starting medication for that as soon as possible too.
Hi, with a function of 33% I would defenitly be asking for a referal. It is better to see a specialist and then to be told that the GP can monitor (which is what they are doing with my two sons) but the specialist will run additional tests. As others have said high blood pressure is one that you really need to be controlling. Good luck.
