LasVegasLover

[LasVegasLover]

I have been in stage 4 with CKD for about 3 years. So far, my numbers are remaining stable...which I am grateful for. Not sure if I need to be on this site yet, but I have a few questions. Can anyone tell me the average time from CKD diagnosis to starting dialysis or signing up for a transplant? Thank you!

[LasVegasLover]

Will do

[CatsAreTops]

for me, it was when my eGFR dropped below 10

[Bassetmommer]

It is hard to give an exact number because there is so much to it. They start talking about dialysis at GFR 20, but you do not need it at that point. Some docs say 15 and below, but a lot of people, including me go much lower. It depends on how you feel. I had no symptoms and felt fine. I should have waited, but my numbers were steadily going downward. I went on at GFR 7.

[Beachgirl32]

I went on transplant list before dialysis at 20 percent. Started dialysis about four years later. At 8 percent I did stay in stage four for long time.