Kidney Function????

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Hi J.,

It is not time to panic yet, but you need to make an appt with a nephrologist, who is a kidney specialist and let him or her interpret the results. GFR is a Glomerular Filtration Rate--it is a measure of kidney function. GFR is adjusted for body size, age, sex and the ratio of body size. There are a lot of other factors involved too. There is some reliable information on the National Kidney Foundation website. Go there and search under GFR.

Since you only have one kidney you need to keep it healthy! Let a specialist interpret the results for you. Because you only have one kidney, the "standard measures" may not be an accurate in determining your kidney function (I don't know for sure). One factor they look at is "decline in kidney function." If you are seeing a specialist, they can get a baseline GFR and then be able to evaluate any changes.

Good luck! Don't spend time worrying what might happen. Be proactive (like you were with your physical), and see a specialist who can properly evaluate your situation. You may not have any problem at all or you could have something that just needs monitoring.

This web site has a lot of great info on stage 3 CDK/GFR.
Talk to your doctor about frequency of check-ups and do change your diet in the area of protein and fats.
Good luck and God bless you.

This question needs to go straight to your doctor. This is a medical condition that should only be addressed by a professional. Instead of fretting, just call and ask for an explanation of the results. Good luck.

J.,

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A.

Your doctor should have gotten a copy of your labs and reviewed them. I can't imagine that you would not have received a call or a note on the results if there was a problem. Since you apparently didn't, you can the doctor.

On-line medical information is all well and good, but it's not the best way to make a diagnosis especially on yourself.

Hi J.!
I wish you the best. Talk to your doctor. Learn for yourself what you can do to make your kidney work better. Learn about food you eat and drinks. It has so many chemicals that is toxic waste to your body. My friend with one kidney takes everyday Essiac and he drinks nutritional special supplements that make him feel good. His tests are always OK. Let me know if you want to learn more.
Bless you-W.

I want to add in, for your peace of mind until you talk to your doctor this morning - preferably a nephrologist, were I you - you need only a very small piece of kidney function to avoid significant disability (and dialysis). Talk to your doctor to find out how you need to modify your diet, and what medication you should avoid (NSAIDS like ibuprofen, for example, are VERY bad for the kidneys) to prevent further damage and preserve the kidney function you have.

You really need to ask your doctor this question. If it's something they can't answer, find a new doctor that can and will. I would have thought that if this was a real problem, there would have been something included in your test results to call the office. In my experience, doctors (good ones at least) will call you when there's a real problem. If it's something that should be looked at, but not too bad, then they right a note on the labs. I am puzzled though as I understood that if a kidney was not functioning well the levels would be elevated (e.g., creatine and urea nitrogen ). So, the question would be how this compares to past tests - perhaps you just tend to have low values.

#1 - Any time you aren't comfortable and don't understand something your doctor tells you or test results, ask them to explain it until you do. This is your right as a patient.

#2 - Since you have only 1 kidney, you need to take good care of it. I have to have mine tested once a year, because of a spinal cord injury. Kidney function is not something to be messed with.

You should know as much (or almost as much) about your body as your doctor, because the doctor only knows what you tell them and what the tests show. They're human. So talk to them. Understand the results. Don't rely on them to know you. You need to know you.

J., I don't have advice, besides talking to a doctor or specialist.. but I also only have one kidney and would love to know your findings or any advice you receive about how to maintain a healthy and safe lifestyle with your one kidney.

Thanks and Good Luck!

You need to speak with a health professional about your results; do not trust the internet and random information for such a serious issue as kidney disease. Good luck!!!