eGFR dropping off cliff
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:47 pm
Dear All
Sorry to bother -- but I am seeking some explanations/suggestions/reassurance/whatever.
I am a 53 year old male, abut 6 foot tall, 71 kg and otherwise fit and healthy. I cycle, sail and dive and feel fine in myself.
Went to the GP recently complaining of tiredness and he checked various bloods etc. All was fine, except my eGFR score. Nine months ago it was 72, three weeks ago it was 55, now its 41.
The GP is confused -- he claims that normally there would be other symptoms to indicate I was unwell. He has referred me on for further advice.
Cant think of anything that has changed too much recently, with one exception. For years I have been taken Nexium for acid reflux but only took it very occasionally when symptoms were playing up.
But my wife insisted I take it daily as I was developing an annoying cough that the Nexium seemed to help.
Could that be a possible cause?
Anyone who can help me understand why a level falls that quickly?
Thanks in advance
Andrew
Sorry to bother -- but I am seeking some explanations/suggestions/reassurance/whatever.
I am a 53 year old male, abut 6 foot tall, 71 kg and otherwise fit and healthy. I cycle, sail and dive and feel fine in myself.
Went to the GP recently complaining of tiredness and he checked various bloods etc. All was fine, except my eGFR score. Nine months ago it was 72, three weeks ago it was 55, now its 41.
The GP is confused -- he claims that normally there would be other symptoms to indicate I was unwell. He has referred me on for further advice.
Cant think of anything that has changed too much recently, with one exception. For years I have been taken Nexium for acid reflux but only took it very occasionally when symptoms were playing up.
But my wife insisted I take it daily as I was developing an annoying cough that the Nexium seemed to help.
Could that be a possible cause?
Anyone who can help me understand why a level falls that quickly?
Thanks in advance
Andrew