Virus knock me down

[Beachgirl32]

Got a stomach virus had diarrhea for a few days doctor did labs my gfr went down said it was from diarrhea it is hard on the kidney especially when you have a low gfr I am under 10 gfr now one day I was fine the next day that virus got me. Trying to get strength back but I admit I thought I was doing great but got knock on the door. I have been putting off dialysis cause I been feeling super. But I’m realizing that when I should of started probably at 10 even though I was feeling good and no system , so just be warn a little stomach virus that doesn’t bring someone down could bring you down

[jodaer]

Sorry this has happened to you. It's hard sometimes to know what to do and when to do it.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Hopefully once your virus is gone, your GFR will come back up a bit. Keep hydrated.

[Hello67]

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. I hope that increased water will help to raise your gfr at least some. I’m sorry you’re battling such severe kidney disease.

I am recovering from covid and had intestinal issues with it for 3 of the days. I also am concerned about effect it had on my kidneys but I’m at a much higher stage than you are. My gfr had improved after going mostly plant based and increasing water. I increased my water intake even more while I was having the diarrhea.

I will be having blood work in July so I’m praying that my kidneys recover from this illness by that time and I will pray yours do too.

Please let us know how you’re doing.

We care. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[DEZIN]

I can relate to your situation. I got severe diarrhea from antibiotics and got really sick. The diarrhea left me with a 5 GFR. It slowly went up after l left The hospital. Keeps doing all you can with a healthy diet for kidney disease.

I share the time decision of starting dialysis. I am at that point.

I would talk it over with your Doctor.

Sending my best to you, and a prayer.

[Hawaiilover]

Sorry you are not feeling well. I didn't know diarrhea could effect GFR. I also have diarrhea and low GFR, I try to drink at least 64 ounces or more of water daily... Stay well and good luck to you.

[Beachgirl32]

Hello Hawaiilover yes it can because diarrhea can cause dehydration , you are doing well with drinking your water intake keep that up.