Low GFR very suddenly

[Jamie111]

New to this site.

I recently was becoming very sick with very bad headaches. Come to find out my blood pressure was extremely high. Doctors put me back on BP meds (I have been off them for a while). A few weeks later I went to the Dr. She tested my blood and my EGFR is 45. From what I have read this not great. I had a test on 02/06/19 and my results were >60. Is it normal for this to drop so low so fast? I had blood taken again today and follow up with my Dr on Monday. Is it possible my results will come back up to >60? I have no idea what I am dealing with.

[HealthBuddyMelissa]

What were you taking for the headaches. If you were taking NSAIDS that may explain the decline and it may or may not come back up. It all depends on the damage that has been done to the kidney and if it is reversible.

[lowraind]

In your place, I would research and stick to a renal diet and drink plenty of water so that you are well-hydrated.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Hi Jamie,

Yes your GFR can fluctuate. The high blood pressure may be reflected in the lower GFR. And yes, with the right medications ( and diet) it can possibly rebound. Make sure you keep your BP and sugar, if that's an issue, stable and give it some time. Learn what things benefit kidney health at Davita.com or National Kidney Foundation

davita.com/education/kidney...

kidney.org/nutrition

[Peggy76]

Hi JAMIE 111 my kidney my gfr has risen to 30 first time in year ,I was down to 19. I also have heart failure & in agony with curvature of the spine & osteoporosis in my ribs &spine.so you can imagine as I can’t take any anti inflammatory tabs due to my kidneys to help only paracetamol. I have lidocaine patches for night time.i wish you good luck with your search.

Peggy ❤️