was just told I have ckd

[Pgroomes54]

Hey Everyone,

I am 54 years old, my doctor just told me I have early stage ckd. She said it’s stable.

My gfr was 55, but it was like 52 back in 2019.. I just want to learn all I can. Is it possible that it was 55 bc I didn’t drink anything for maybe 8 or 9 hours for my lab work?

[S_dillow]

egfr fluctuates ...i do fasting labs ..water only before i go in but thats never seemed to affect the results.dehydration can change your numbers tho

[Pgroomes54 in reply to S_dillow]

I didn’t even drink water.. thanks for your reply

[Benjamin124]

Yes, dehydration can affect GFR levels, making them appear lower. Staying well-hydrated can help get more accurate readings.

[Pgroomes54 in reply to Benjamin124]

Thank you, I didn’t even drink water before I went for my lab work.

[Sharon421]

Drinking water and staying well hydrated was constantly impressed upon me. I am/was a water drinker, as opposed to soda or juices, but now drink about a gallon per day. While my GFR is much lower than yours it is remaining steady. I contribute that to the water intake. Good luck on your journey.

[Pgroomes54 in reply to Sharon421]

I was told nothing to drink before my lab work. So I didn’t drink anything at all. I drink water a lot but now I’m drinking more. I heard I’m supposed to be checked again in 3 months but they didn’t make me another appointment

[Chatham17]

I’m confused. Why is she telling you have early stage CKD now when your number went up from 2019, from 52 to 55?

[Pgroomes54 in reply to Chatham17]

That’s what I don’t understand. I was never told back in 2019 anything about my levels being low

[Chatham17]

That’s why you have to ask. At times the doctors explainatiin defies logic?

[Pgroomes54 in reply to Chatham17]

I will ask her

[Sapphire187]

not drinking anything would more likely make your gfr lower, not higher. At least that’s what my doctor told me. Your gfr hasn’t changed much since 2019 so that is good. Check out kidney.org, aakp.org for lots of good information.