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?

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Anythjng is possible. If you do get an "in range" reading the question you should then ask is, '" What caused it to drop?"

There could be a variety if reasons so be sure to ask your doctor and provide the physician with details about the 48-72 hours prior to the labs being taken. Were you sick, did you overdue exercise, were you dehydrated? Those are just a few possibilities, so share what you know at your next appointment.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Hi Candy,

If my GFR dropped 40 points from the previous year, I would have asked the doctor then what was going on...... that's a big drop.

As Mr. Kidney said, let's see what the new labs say. I hope it comes back up for you.

[missy227]

My husband's GFR dropped and was told he had stage 3 kidney disease. I did so studying to see what might cause it to drop. I found out that taking pain medicines [advil, which he was taking regulary] and nexium for acid indigestion [which he was taking] can affect the kidneys. He went off both and the next time he had blood work done [about a year later] his GFR had risen back up to normal range. Age is a factor also. It's amazing the things that can affect the kidneys. If you're taking any meds go online if you can and see if it might be a problem for your kidneys. Good luck to you.

[NoskieAJ in reply to missy227]

That is great news, I am so happy you were able to turn it around. Iove reading these posts. Congrats

[Marvin8]

Force your doctor to ask for a Cystatin - C test. It's cheap and is very useful in corroborating or ruling out kidney disease. Newer doctors use it instead of creatinine as a predictor. Old docs tend to use creatinine alone. Those who aren't ready to make the leap yet use the combination formula that takes both creatinine and Cystatin - C into account.