Kidney Failure - Mayo Clinic Connect
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 …
Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease?
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 …
How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR? | Mayo Clinic Connect
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 …
How does GFR move up and down so dramatically?
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 …
Why take NOT take notice when eGFR is under 90 rather than 60?
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 …
Declining gfr - Mayo Clinic Connect
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 …
Has anyone had their GFR drop 20 points in less than year?
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 …
Is GFR rate of 37 worrisome? - Mayo Clinic Connect
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 …
Kidney function with PMR, prednisone, actemra? - Mayo Clinic …
Jun 28, 2025 · The eGFR blood test results here (Australia) are not given an exact number, with the "e" in front of GFR meaning estimated. In the last two years of blood tests for PMR, my …
Understanding GFR and kidney disease: What's normal?
Sep 23, 2020 · @bugsowen, as you likely know, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) tells how much kidney function you have. It may be estimated from your blood level of creatinine. Living with …