My GFR is 61 and my creatinine keeps being above 1.0, is this normal?My physician's assistant says this can fluctuate and actually my GFR is 51, not 61. My wellness study said this is stage 3 of chronic kidney disease and I do have a lot of the symptoms. Any advice?
Posted by Jared
A nephrologist could better answer this question based on your history and presentation of symptoms or lack thereof.
The creatinine is still in proper range above 1.0 -- Anything under about 1.6 is still 'ok'.. some ranges push it down to 1.2 as the upper limit, but 1.4, 1.6 or so is still in normal operating parameters.. it gets exponentially worse beyond about 1.8-2.0.
Your filtration result is of some worry. It is indicative of improper kidney function,.. There isn't much advice we can give you here other than to make sure you are under the guidance of a nephrologist (kidney specialist) and follow his or her orders.
Vitamin D is very good for the kidneys, as well.
You may need to start dialysis in the future. I would concentrate on modifying my diet, along with vitamin D supplementation to try and 'aid' the kidney function you do have.
Best of luck,
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