Well, that's surely weird: from CKD3a to no CKD?

[Trill]

Hello. Years of my efgr being in the 50s (I am 75 this month); last blood test a year ago raised it to 60, which is CKD2; this year, what a surprise: it's 67 and 'result does not indicate CKD'. All other profile markers are in range, although potassium was at the top of the reference range. Can anybody shed light on this fortunate but very strange kidney improvement? I must admit I have done little by way of diet, ever, to alter it, as it stayed in the stable 50s for maybe 15 years. I thought it was degenerative.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I am age 83 and my eGFR does vary from 60 to 70. I keep an average. I am on a CKD diet.

[Parsley56 in reply to orangecity41]

May I ask what is a CKD diet? I have had no advice on this from my nephrology consultations. Thankyou

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Parsley56]

It is Chronic Kidney Disease diet. Here is a link to article on CKD diet by NIH

niddk.nih.gov/health-inform...

[susanbanthony]

Hydration plays a large part in eGFR. Are you drinking more water?

[Merny5]

Congratulations, what a relief that must be!

[honeybug]

Hi Trill 😃🌿🌸🦋

Lab results can be wrong at times. I also agree with susanbanthony that hydration is key to more accurate results. My last bloodwork I didn’t get to drink as much water as I normally do and it altered my my results. Fast if possible but always drink a lot of water before your blood draw.

When you do your next bloodwork I pray the levels are truly that high. If so count yourself blessed for it and rejoice.

Love and prayers,

EJ 🤗❤️🥰🙏🕊️🌿🌸🦋

[Strongerlonger]

welcome, happy to have good news on this site. What ever you are doing keep it going👍

[NoStatinsForMe]

Did you change any medications, supplements, or dosages? Perhaps, you had chemical toxins in your body that were gradually cleared over a period of time? Statins can impact kidney function and may increase risk of both AKI and CKD by as much as 30-35% over 8.4 years according to one study.

[Trill in reply to NoStatinsForMe]

Well that's a shame as I have just had statins quadrupled on account of a TIA and the need to decrease cholesterol. Thanks for the info. I wish I didn't have to take ANY tablets.

[NoStatinsForMe in reply to Trill]

My Dad had a TIA too, but at the time his blood pressure was not under control. Here’s what I will tell you, when you have a TIA, heart attack or stroke, the medical establishment’s protocol is to put you on an astronomical dose of statins in order to lower your LDL or so called “bad” cholesterol to a dangerous level of below 80.

Cholesterol, including LDL, is not the enemy they’ve made it out to be. Your body and especially your brain needs cholesterol to function optimally. LDL is directly linked to immune system health/function and to longevity. The lower your LDL is, your risk of cancer increases, your lifespan/longevity decreases, & your risk of Hemmorhagic stroke (the most deadly type of stroke) increases substantially, especially when LDL drops below 100.

Statins only decrease your risk of a first heart attack or stroke by about 1% of less, and reduce risk of a second heart attack or ischemic stroke by less than 2%. They also increase risk of Type 2 diabetes by as much as 20% over 3 years, & diabetes substantially increases your risk of heart disease.

The sweet spot for LDL is believed to be 140-160 in terms of longevity/lifespan. I would never want my LDL to be less than 140. You trade off a miniscule risk reduction for heart attack & ischemic stroke for increased risk of deadly hemorrhagic strokes, diabetes, cancer & shortened lifespan, not to mention increased risk of dementia & much more when you aggressively lower LDL to ridiculous levels. Statins are also linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, & ALS. Additionally, there is a study which followed statin users for 8.4 years & found a 30-35% increased risk of AKI & CKD.

Bottom line is that you are in control of your own body/health and ultimately you must decide if a statin is right for you by weighing the slight benefits vs the multiple significant risks. Do not let your doctors pressure you into making poor decisions. In the end, it is your body and your health, and YOU make the decision that is right for you by weighing risks vs benefits.