Dec 3, 2025 · Stage 3 and stage 4 kidney failure refer to how well the kidneys are filtering waste, based on something called the GFR (glomerular filtration rate). The lower the GFR, the worse the kidney …

Dec 28, 2024 · Excerpt: GFR gets lower with age, even if you don't have kidney disease. But no matter how old you are, a GFR below 60 for three months or more means you have kidney disease." So it …

Jun 1, 2023 · Yes, Ginger, GFR at 26. The diet you mention is my mantra and has been for 10 years. I'm beginning to think PKD is simply deteriorating my kidneys. Maybe that's just the disease and it …

Jul 9, 2023 · I understand as Ginger noted, GFR fluctuates and there are many factors in play. But my general history is a gradual decline. I'd also like to know the lifespan without dialysis or kidney …

Mar 11, 2025 · The antibiotics that are eliminated through the kidneys can temporarily lower gfr, as can HCQ, but so can dehydration, intense exercise and high protein intake. You might hydrate, delay …

Sep 14, 2024 · In January 2024 my GFR went from 53 to 43. It dropped another 11 points between May and August. My Albumin/ Creatine Ratio is 1500. My nephrologist seems totally unconcerned. I am …

Mar 24, 2025 · From my reading, it appears that "normal" eGFR is 90 or even above. Meanwhile the reference range for blood testing is 60 or above...and then you find out your stage 3 or 4 when you …

May 29, 2025 · Is GFR rate of 37 worrisome? Posted by robbie44 @robbie44, May 29 3:07pm I'm diabetic, but handle is not too badly. My latest GFR is 37. I saw the results on the lab site, but my …

Mar 25, 2025 · Are there any GFR home self test that you can get the results at home instead of taking or sending it to a lab?

Feb 22, 2024 · I had labs in January and my GFR was 20. The labs were repeated at a different doctor in February and my GFR was 44. Labs done again this week and now at 57. My GFR level has …