GFR calculated abbreviated MDRD

[sobs1962]

I have had results for this test from 2016 onwards and they range from 57 the lowest to 76.

My latest result is

74ml/min/1.73m2 ( >90ml/min/1.73m2)

What concerns me is the fact that the last 8 tests have come back as ABNORMAL, yet no-one has shown the slightest concern.

Do I have something to worry about as I have read that a reading greater than 60 is normal.

I am both confused and obviously worried.

[123jwarren]

Hi, I don't have any particular assistance/advice, but mine was 110 as long as I remember, and the last 3 readings (I've had 3 for various other reasons) were 91, 91, and, just from last week, 77. NO ONE is concerned. I have been totally baffled and am told it's normal by my PP, a nephrologist, and holistic kidney specialist.

I don't want something to be wrong, but a 40 point DECREASE in 18 months is normal?? I am told fluctuation is normal, but this is not fluctuating. This is going down rapidly. I don't get it at all. But unless your #s are really out of range, no one in the medical community seems concerned. I totally empathize!

I guess just work on improving your diet to ensure it is kidney-friendly, which is what I am doing. There's not much the medical community would do anyway, if they acknowledged a problem, except tell you to improve your diet and make lifestyle changes to make it kidney friendly. I think, for me, the only way to get over the worry is make sure you are doing everything in your power to help your numbers. Good luck.

[sobs1962 in reply to 123jwarren]

Thanks for reply, intend on ringing GP about this as it is a concern.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

Here are links on explaining the eGFR. Were the same blood test for GFR given? kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr. Another link to the MDRD and CKD-EPI tests. niddk.nih.gov/health-inform...

[sobs1962 in reply to orangecity41]

Yes, same blood test,which is called GFR calculated abbreviated MDRD and the normal range is >90ml/min/1.73m2 and all mine have been lower than that ranging from 57 to 76 with the latest being 74ml/min/1.73m2. Having said that my serum creatinine levels have been classed as NORMAL. So not any the wiser.

[nellie237 in reply to sobs1962]

This KDIGO webinar is an hour long and mostly boring, but there is evidence to support a urine test along with eGFR to improve treatment for early ckd. I think that it is worth your time.

youtube.com/watch?v=GxdwaMs...(Not working as expected?)

[sobs1962 in reply to nellie237]

Tried watching it but video not working, thanks for trying though.

[nellie237 in reply to sobs1962]

You Tube:- KDIGO Webinar on Chronic Kidney Disease Early Identification & Intervention

[RoxanneKidney]

you are right to be concerned. One one gets concerned until it is too late. At stage 2, you might be able to reverse the damage. Change your diet: eat plant based and if you are doing anything else unhealthy, change that too.

[RoxanneKidney]

Just use the average number or the lowest one. Then set your goals.