Hello. Last week my husband had blood tests and it showed he might have an issue with his kidneys. His GFR is 60. He is 68 and pretty healthy. He has taken iboprofin and Aleve just recently for hip pain. He never took it before the last 2 months. The doctor said that this might be the cause for his numbers lowering. The doctor is going to be doing some tests in a couple of months.
Any advice? Thanks!
Stop the Motrin or any NSAID....
Hi, it's good he's seeing a doctor. For now, avoid ibuprofen and Aleve, stay hydrated and follow a kidney-friendly diet. Best wishes for his health!
It is good that his doctor is sharing his egfr while it is 60. Under the NHS, egfr is often not shared until it becomes symptomatic. I was told mine at egfr 26, even though my father also had kidney problems and this is not uncommon. Egfr below 60 seems to be the point where a diagnosis is made.This is also a very good point to help prevent a decline. Drinking plenty of water, avoiding nsaids, following a kidney friendly diet, keeping healthy and exercising are all good ways to start. It sounds like you are in good hands as your doctor is keen to do further tests. Keep an eye on blood pressure too; if it is high, it can increase any kidney decline. Get checked for diabetes too as this can be a factor.
As we get older, our kidney function does decline but there are lots of things we can do to slow that process down.
Wishing you all the best.
Mgt
Yes, everyone on the this thread has great advice. IF he is diabetic, also watch the sugar and carbs (glucose). It's the leading cause for kidney disease.
Yes all the advice you got is right on 1 1/2 years post transplant been there done that😀
A eGFR of 60 at 68 could pretty much be explained by aging.researchgate.net/publicatio...
Avoid it if possible. If he MUST take it then only a dose or two-not constantly. Wait and see. For his age it is not terrible eGFR. Docs do not draw conclusions based on a single result. the more telling test is the micro albumin and creatine. In the meantime and forever avoid processed foods and fast foods
GFR and Serum Creatinine 
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Wondering when GFR goes from 16 to 21 if that is a good thing?
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GFR and Creatinine 
