Is this normal

[Blackcat122]

In six weeks my egfr has dropped from 58 to 46 then to 40

I've gone from stage3a to stage3b . Is this normal. I'm being tested again in 4 weeks time. Meanwhile I'm reducing salt in my diet and watching my weight4

[RoxanneKidney]

What meds are you on for slowing the progression?

[Blackcat122 in reply to RoxanneKidney]

Hi Roxanne. I'm not on any meds as such for ckd at the minute, the gp was talking about statins in the future, as he says they can slow the progress of ckd.

[medway-lady]

Firstly don't panic and wait for the results of the next blood test at this stage make sure your well hydrated and if you need too you'll be referred to a Nephrologist perhaps you'll get a CT scan and biopsy but at the moment its a wait and see approach. I think your GP will guide you and also avoid low salt salt its worse than normal salt. You can get some good advice from the Kidney Patients Association and avoid Dr Google. Try not to worry and I've been stage 5 now 4 for past 4 years with no real problems.

[Blackcat122 in reply to medway-lady]

Thanks Medway lady. It's reassuring to hear your story. I'll keep away from Dr. Google!!

[lowraind]

You do not mention hydration. I find that if I am not well-hydrated, my egfr tends to be higher.

[Blackcat122 in reply to lowraind]

Thanks lowraind. I'll keep that in mind when I re test