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Update 1.6.25. and still confused

Hello everybody. 63 year old. So..I just had a visit with the nephrologist to get the results of my lab work. I was referred to her back in December, bc...

Hello everybody. 63 year old. So..I just had a visit with the nephrologist t...

jawonion

•9 days ago

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eFGR dropped 33 points last year (13 points just last month), how concerning/unusual is this?

My eGFR was 88 in last January and showed a steady decline to 68 at the beginning of December, then jumped to 55 at the end of December. I read that "rapid...

My eGFR was 88 in last January and showed a steady decline to 68 at the beginnin...

PurpleJellyfish

•12 days ago

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eGFR - different calculations, different results

I'm sure the old lags here know all about this and doubtless there is data about it kicking around, but it might help some newbies wondering about their...

I'm sure the old lags here know all about this and doubtless there is data about...

Transalp

•2 months ago

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Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel like learning a new language. There are a lot of tests, and the results may leave you scratching your head. Don’t...

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel like learning a new language. There ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•3 months ago

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Doctor doesn't seem to know if I have a problem

My nurse practitioner that I see as my primary doctor has told me multiple times that I do not have kidney problems. However, today she said she will not...

My nurse practitioner that I see as my primary doctor has told me multiple times...

haynewp

•5 months ago

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62-year-old female with GFR drop from 91 to 46 in a year.

Hi all. I am a little complicated medically as I also have CML leukemia that has been stable for 7 years. I am also full of OA in my hands, spine, shoulders,...

Hi all. I am a little complicated medically as I also have CML leukemia that ha...

BassettMoms

•5 months ago

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kidney complex cyst

hi there! I’m an active 47 year old female that just found out I have a complex cyst on my right kidney (2.7cm). I started having high creatinine levels and...

hi there! I’m an active 47 year old female that just found out I have a complex ...

Saltyandsweet

•7 months ago

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GRF NUMBERS

My grf ws 62 last august and now results today said 53. Since 2008 i have always been between 51-59 and was surprised whewn i saw 62. Repeat test in 2 months....

My grf ws 62 last august and now results today said 53. Since 2008 i have always...

Anne52

•9 months ago

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water balance?

I have what the phlebotomists call "little rolly veins" which translates into multiple sticks at blood draws and having to wait for the "vein whisperer" guy...

I have what the phlebotomists call "little rolly veins" which translates into m...

WildIris

•1 year ago

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Low EGFR Post-Kidney Stone (Young Adult)

Hi, I am writing this post to help relieve stress and worry for people who get a low eGFR value during and post kidney stone as someone who experienced...

Hi, I am writing this post to help relieve stress and worry for people who g...

KidneyStone

•1 year ago

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Fibroscan results (strange) S0 with F4????

Guys. i just had a fibroscan based on my elevated liver enzymes (less than double of top range) Fibroscan results: 143 CAP score, 75 kPa reading, 6.3 IQR/med...

Guys. i just had a fibroscan based on my elevated liver enzymes (less than doubl...

Trumindsoul

•1 year ago

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Cancer/AKI to low GFR

Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum, wasn't sure where to post. In March this year I was diagnosed with a large tumor (6 in, 4.5lbs) on my left kidney....

Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum, wasn't sure where to post. In March t...

Jwbak

•1 year ago

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Blood test on Thursday

Hello all, I think I’m posting to seek comfort as I sit in my car filled with Un easy anxiety. My husband has a blood test on Thursday and then an appointment...

Hello all, I think I’m posting to seek comfort as I sit in my car filled with Un...

rere96

•1 year ago

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28 yr old/ eGFR 67

After getting bloodwork for a routine physical, my creatinine was flagged as high (1.16) and my eGFR was 66. I then made an appt with a kidney specialist. I’ve...

After getting bloodwork for a routine physical, my creatinine was flagged as hig...

Purple1721

•1 year ago

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About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages to help guide treatment decisions. Do you know the criteria and treatment options for each stage?...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages to help guide treatment...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 year ago

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Just need to talk.

hi there, Since, I really have no idea what I’m doing and having an ileostomy complicates things like I can’t just drink water I have to drink isotonic drinks...

hi there, Since, I really have no idea what I’m doing and having an ileostomy c...

AndreaBabyC

•1 year ago

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help with dipstick.. possible UTI?

hi! Can anybody please help with what the results of this dipstick indicate? I know that positive leukocytes, protein and blood can indiacate a UTI but I have...

hi! Can anybody please help with what the results of this dipstick indicate? I k...

Amyflood246

•1 year ago

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possible kidney disease but I’m unsure? Please help!!!

Hi! So my eGFR has always been in the 90’s but I got tested back in November and it had dropped to 89 so I ordered some of the urine dipstick and there was no...

Hi! So my eGFR has always been in the 90’s but I got tested back in November and...

Amyflood246

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Declining Kidney Function

Hello, I am new to this forum and Kidney Issues and would appreciate any feedback from long term kidney disease sufferers. I have Pulmonary Hypertension and...

Hello, I am new to this forum and Kidney Issues and would appreciate any feedbac...

m1ke3

•2 years ago

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Kidney disease is part of a larger Black Health crisis.

Black communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by kidney disease for a variety of reasons and we are working to change the health inequities...

Black communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by kidney disease ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Constant Creatinine levels.

Hi!! My mom who is 53 years old diabetic and has high blood pressure too. However, she is very particular about her diet and because of that her sugar levels...

Hi!! My mom who is 53 years old diabetic and has high blood pressure too. Howeve...

kanami

•2 years ago

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Egfr, is it a 100 accurate

Hi, I had recent kidney function test after a high creatine reading, it was 123 umol but after only a week it dropped to 80 umol . I was diagnosed with...

Hi, I had recent kidney function test after a high creatine reading, it was 123 ...

Tempest1

•2 years ago

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advice and similar experiences request ckd stage 5

hi all. hope you are all blessed. M reaching out for my father. he is 67, Indian , suffering from diabetes , thyroid , blood pressure and ckd stage 5. his...

hi all. hope you are all blessed. M reaching out for my father. he is 67, Ind...

VindevT

•2 years ago

3 Replies

CKD Stage 3 …..Gemcar13

This is fantastic news about your progress with CKD stage3a blessings to you , am in satge 3a an will definitely try to get Resverotrol asap an follow the...

This is fantastic news about your progress with CKD stage3a blessings to you , a...

Gemcar13

•2 years ago

1 Reply

new to all this

Hi there, I’m new to all this. This is all part of a bigger story. I already have a stoma after my gp left me for three years with bowel problems and did no...

Hi there, I’m new to all this. This is all part of a bigger story. I already ha...

AndreaBabyC

•2 years ago

35 Replies

How to Read a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Take control of your kidney health by learning to read your CMP with our helpful guide....

Take control of your kidney health by learning to read your CMP with our helpful...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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What causes a low eGFR when serum creatinine is normal?

Female aged 40 and my eGFR is on the low side (70s), but my serum creatinine level as of late has been in the normal range (around 80 umol/L). Is this...

Female aged 40 and my eGFR is on the low side (70s), but my serum creatinine lev...

ConfusedAlways

•2 years ago

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Has anyone had a transplant and a GRF of 42?

My doctors say GRF of 42-43 is due to having 1 kidney and my numbers are stable.

My doctors say GRF of 42-43 is due to having 1 kidney and my numbers are stable...

Porter20

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Lab work and no kidney damage

Hi - I found this community while looking for some answers. I recently had an eGFR of 55, and globulin in a 24 hour urine test (though total protein was still...

Hi - I found this community while looking for some answers. I recently had an eG...

BenKenobi

•3 years ago

12 Replies

86 year old Uncle GFR 7

Hi everyone, My 86 year old Uncle got his labs back and his GFR is now at 7 😔 Doctor suggests having hospice come to the house and start the process. He is in...

Hi everyone, My 86 year old Uncle got his labs back and his GFR is now at 7 😔 D...

Lv4Uncle

•3 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

GFR and Lab Results posts

Update 1.6.25. and still confused

eFGR dropped 33 points last year (13 points just last month), how concerning/unusual is this?

eGFR - different calculations, different results

Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Doctor doesn't seem to know if I have a problem

62-year-old female with GFR drop from 91 to 46 in a year.

kidney complex cyst

GRF NUMBERS

water balance?

Low EGFR Post-Kidney Stone (Young Adult)

Fibroscan results (strange) S0 with F4????

Cancer/AKI to low GFR

Blood test on Thursday

28 yr old/ eGFR 67

About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Just need to talk.

help with dipstick.. possible UTI?

possible kidney disease but I’m unsure? Please help!!!

Declining Kidney Function

Kidney disease is part of a larger Black Health crisis.

Constant Creatinine levels.

Egfr, is it a 100 accurate

advice and similar experiences request ckd stage 5

CKD Stage 3 …..Gemcar13

new to all this

How to Read a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

What causes a low eGFR when serum creatinine is normal?

Has anyone had a transplant and a GRF of 42?

Lab work and no kidney damage

86 year old Uncle GFR 7

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