GFR: Understanding Glomerular Filtration Rate & Kidney Disease with tips to improve kidney function
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- Episode 60 - GFR: Understanding your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) & Kidney Disease with tips to improve GFR. If you have kidney disease, then you have heard about a measurement called GFR. Did you know your GFR is NOT a measurement of kidney damage? Let's take a look at what is GFR, how it is used with kidney disease (CKD), and how to improve GFR levels/rate.
• GFR stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate. This measurement helps determine how well your kidneys are functioning. It measures the volume of blood needed to pass through the kidneys in a given amount of time in order to filter a given quantity of a substance, given in mL/min. The easiest and most common substance to measure is Creatinine and that is what we will focus on in this video.
• The GFR looks at the rate at which your kidneys are filtering your blood - not how much damage you have. Those with damaged nephrons (filters), blood vessel damage within the kidneys or reduced blood flow to the kidneys will have a lower filtration rate.
• GFR can’t be measured directly, so estimation is done based on one of several available formulas looking at your age, race, gender, the amount of creatinine in your blood, and possibly other factors. It is also possible to do a creatinine clearance test using a 24-hour waste collection to get your estimated GFR or eGFR
• The eGFR test may also not be right for everyone. It may not be accurate if you are younger than 18, pregnant, very overweight, or very muscular.
• Your GFR tends to decline naturally as we age, even in people without kidney disease.
• The GFR scale goes from 0 to 120. Normal will vary with age since it declines naturally, but typically it is: person in their 20s GFR 116, 30s 107, 40s 99, 50s 93, 60s 85, over 70 75.
• If your GFR is not normal, your doctor will do other tests. Doctors look for abnormal leaking of protein, sugar, red, or white blood cells.
• There are 5 stages of Kidney Disease and the stage you are in is determined by your GFR.
• Since the GFR scale goes from 0 to 120 - it is not a direct conversion to the percentage of kidney function remaining. A GFR of 60 would mean your kidney is functioning at 50% of a young adult. And remember, it is natural for your kidney function to decline as we age.
• While it is not possible with current medical science to repair the damage to your kidneys, it is possible to improve your GFR in many cases. Remember, GFR measures how well your kidneys filter, not the amount of damage done to them.
• Since the kidney damage is always present, it is possible that you can improve your GFR through diet and lifestyle changes, then quickly lose those gains in your GFR through diet choices and other lifestyle factors.
• Our goal is to remove stress, inflammation, and the workload placed on our kidneys so that we can improve our GFR as best as possible for as long as possible. Find that goldilocks zone of diet and lifestyle choices to maximize our kidney's ability to filter waste and toxins from our blood. For most people, the right diet and lifestyle can also minimize or eliminate symptoms when a GFR is between 20 and 30.
• Some prescription medications, kidney infections, urinary tract obstructions, abnormal muscle breakdown and eating a large amount of meat can elevate creatinine levels in your blood, temporarily lowering your GFR.
• Tips to improve your GFR include eating a low inflammation kidney-friendly diet, staying properly hydrated, getting regular exercise, avoiding supplements with creatine, taking a probiotic like Renadyl ( www.dadvicetv.... ), and avoiding the use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen. Also managing the underlying cause of your kidney damage to prevent further damage - such as managing your blood sugar and blood pressure (take all prescriptions as prescribed by your doctor). These are areas your doctor and a dietitian can really help. They may also recommend a renal multivitamin like ProRenal+D ( www.dadvicetv.... ).
• Last, don’t focus too much on your GFR. While it is an important number, it really doesn’t tell you much and is only one of several indicators of your health. You need to focus on your overall health and your labs. You can’t easily tell someone what to do with a GFR of 59 or 49. But you know what to do if you are suffering from anemia.
IMPORTANT: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. Patients should always be under the care of a physician and defer to their physician for any and all treatment decisions. This video is not meant to replace a physician's advice, supervision, and counsel. No information in the video should be construed as medical advice. All medical decisions should be made by the patient and a qualified physician. This video is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE.
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My egfr in November last year 72 now after 4 months egfr 60, i am doing fasting. Why my egfr is decreased some much in 4 months?
i learnt more about kidney readings in that video than in 5 visits to my uninterested gp,thank you from the uk
All my useless doctor tells me is lose weight and stop using salt and you will soon be on dyalisis.
It's great that you are adding a written transcript below the video. Sometimes I really don't have time to watch the whole thing but I can quickly read the script. Thanks!
Glad it helps. For 2020 all videos will be much faster paced, more on point (less of me on my soapbox), more educationally focused, and include the script in the comments. That should help those with less free time, and for those who are not native english speakers.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach Yes yes yes. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for thoroughly explaining and helping me with the anxiety of a
Mine was also 60 the last time I went have yours improved ?
Mine was < 60 too
I too was nervous. Mine was 51, I have a young doctor who’s said I may have been a little hydrated not to be alarmed. So I did another blood test 3 months later making sure to drink plenty of water and it was 55 again he said not to worry. I’m going to see another doctor. I do have high blood pressure that I am managing with BP medication.
Thank you James for more info on the gfr. I have a better understanding of my kidney disease as I was concentrating on the GFR. I understand it is the stuff that remains in a person's system after the kidneys does the filtering. I am eating so much healthier now and I am feeling much better. I will find out what all my results will be in a few weeks. Thanks again and yes I fall off my diet every once in awhile but not where it causes more damage.
avoided red meat and exercise for two days before blood draw - and cut my diuretic dose in half for a week egfr went from 54 to 85 in the 10 days between blood draws.....
You avoided exercise ?
Same...7 days before blood draw...I cut diuretic in half, avoided red meat, avoided sweets completely....egfr went from 40 to 58...had also previously switched to a loop diuretic (no more triamterene or spironolactone)
Thanks man appreciate the layman's terms explaination and advice
What does ProRenal+D do to help your kidneys?
Thank you. They can freak you out with the GFR alone.😮
I've been taking a creativne supplement and my egfr reading is now 50.7. Wonder if there is a connection?
Thank you so much for all that you do. God bless. I'd love to ask you some question sometime I know you have been amazing at getting back with people questions. How much foam and how dark was your urine when you found out?
My creation levels went down and my gfr was above 80
will a kidney stone 4mm lower the egfr number? It may have JUST passed right before i took the test. Still felt inflamed and irritated.
Thank you Sir. From the Phil. Iam the wife
I’m 39, gfr in 60s. Creatinine is 1.4, all other tests like BUN ratios are normal. I do have high cholesterol, could that be affecting my gfr? Currently on Lipitor
Hey
Blood Pressure and Blood sugar have negative effect the kidneys and other organs...
Mildly high Cholesterol or Cholesterol meds don't effect kidneys much
Get C test
It more accurate
Will chemotherapy and low haemoglobin levels cause a decline in eGFR?
Another great video 😊
In my early 30s, EGFR is >120 is this hyper filtration?
my skin feels tight and dry, scratches from itching don’t heal well they leave scars, my gfr is 81, i’m 25, creatine was elevated above normal amount, creatinine kinase was 438… folate was too low too, pls help i need advice, doctors don’t seem to care about low gfr and symptoms
Do you have thyroid disease?
Hello! I'm confused.. You said that the numbers go from 60 to 120 it I just had mine checked and in the results the numbers are between 60 and 200. What is that?
My creatine is elevated, not very much but still, my eGFR is 52 but my cystine-C is very good. I dont know what to think about this. Im athletic and traning almost every day, I go real hard in gym. Been lifting over 30 years. Half of my other kidney is removed when I was 1 years old, something wrong when I was born and it hurt to pee or something and my mother to me to hospital.
I dont what to think of this. I use creatine suplement. I took about 5 month pause from creatine supplement but after that my creatinine actually got bit up. I took cyctine-C and it was pefect. Now I got this really bad eGFR and am really confused.
I have zero symptoms and am athletic especially in every exploding fast power sports (which I guess is since genetics of lot of Type 2 muscle cells + a lot of gym action).
Any opinions?
My doc told me mycotoxins might be affecting my kidneys and it’s jacking up my BP 😢
Hi! i would like to ask if it is raw or cooked vegetable is needed for ckd patients stage5 non dialysis. thnks
My GFR went from 90(2017) to 60(2021). I am 32. My doctor told me it being at 60 is nothing to be concerned about....I feel that that is totally incorrect. :/ should i be concerned?
did you sick with corona virus or take some medicine for pain
Hello heide, did you detect the cause? Were you able to increase the gfr?
@tarotgirl315 sailing on the same boat. May I know what happened later? I am around the same age. Same degree level in 3 years time
How are you know? November 2023
Male age 55 creatinine level 1.3 and egfr 54
No diabetes,no bp
What is advice for me
Keep an eye on protein in your urine - if you have any talk to your doctor on how to correct that (it's done with certain medications that are affordable). Stay active and live a heart-healthy life. If your eGFR stays steady for another 5 years and you have no protein in your urine, your kidney function will be considered normal for your age, so don't let it worry you too much. Your kidney function is high enough for your age, and your family doctor should be able to help you manage it - just keep an eye out for protein in your urine; that is a serious indicator of future problems.
CN I have the link for renal diet
Hello sir plz reply me , i have blood in urine my creatinine is 97 and my eGfr is 56.08 am 50 yrs i dont know what to do plz help me
I'm 27yrs old male and my egfr is 124, what can you say about that please
You have perfectly great kidneys.
I am suffering from low back and knee pains bcz of arthritis and muscles stiffness . I know anti inflammatory medications are not good for kidney. But homeopathy medicines was helping , my family doctor says no scientific evidence, advised not take it . I stopped taking homeopathy after that . But I was almost cure after long time, unfortunately I couldn’t finished my homeopathy course. Took only 2, weeks.
Do have any idea , please share your thoughts opinions .
Thanks
How can improb my gfr sir please help me my gfr is 12percent.im not on dialisis..my creatinine is 508..I'm not using salt sir but my result is not working what diet good to me
Check out Fruity Lou youtube channel. Search for testimonials. There is a man on there that did a water fast (can’t remember how many days) then he went on all fruit diet and reversed (cures) his CKD. Also check out Dr Robert Morse TH-cam channel. He has a wealth of information on kidney filtering or lack of.
Eat more veggies and no salt, no protein, no oily. That’s what I’m doing now.
@@evelynaustria5227doesn’t things like salad have potassium in it which should be avoided or limited?
My GFR is 10 and has been for last 6mo and i have felt great and i been eating salads but my dr is telling me that my blood is sticky and acidy and i should be sick but i am sorry i am still peeing like a champ and i feel great and my dr told me if i am not sick he wont put me in daylises until i get sick well i dont know from oct to dec i lost 42 pounds i feel awesome but all blood work sucked lol but idk what to do but any way im trying
@daniel
GFR 10 ?
This is not good.
Second Coming i know lol but Gods got this
@@TheDanielSelf
What do you mean God got this ?
Do you do the second complete blood test ?
@@sh9052 Means that no matter what happens God is and will always be in control cause i am gonna do all i can eat right and follow a good diet and keep being positive knowing that Gods got this
@@TheDanielSelf
I am a child of God too,
GFR : 10 , I think Dr count wrong your GFR .
Base of my experience with Dr who tell me the wrong GFR.
Just saw the nephrologist who basically told me to lose weight. Feeling so dejected, I search TH-cam and found you. You give me hope. Can’t thank you enough.
Glad you are here Lucy. There is a lot of great information here, and don't miss the LIVE shows with the live chat. I have Renal Dietitians, Nephrologist, and other experts on to help us all learn more about CKD and improve our quality of life. You can see the list of upcoming live shows at www.DadviceTV.com
I feel like you a little. He makes you feel better. I hope its nit what we want to here. He sounds good
How's your kidneys right now? R u
You alright? Please share your recent health status.
@@comic-ain5906 my numbers have not changed and I’m now in a normal range for my age. Thanks for asking 😃
Thank you to everyone for helping raise awareness of the power of diet in fighting kidney disease! A dietitian can be one of your most powerful tools in delaying or avoiding the need for dialysis. Don't miss my video "Kidney Disease: What You Need To Know" if you are new to my channel th-cam.com/video/kYhO5mvz_uE/w-d-xo.html
You’re doing really good, it’s great to see renal patients talking about kidney disease because they’re always more passionate and positive than renal doctors/ specialists.
I’ve had stage 5 for 32 years, spent 18 years in total on dialysis & have received 2 cadaver transplants. So I have quite a lot of knowledge & experience on the topic- love your comment about how a person is feeling as a ‘whole’, it’s so true. I’m in Australia and despite the science being forward thinking the specialists are always so negative. It’s really hard to find a good renal doctor. Luckily I keep on top of all my own blood results, because they don’t, they can’t even find them on the system most the time 🤦♀️
My dad is 73 is GFR is 24 .. this all started when he got heart stent.. the creat was 1.6 a day before stent was placed, and after stent operation he had pain in his arm so the dr have two strong pain killers back to back in 30 minutes of time.. which caused damage to his kidneys.. Acute kidney damage.. we came to know on March 2024 that is creat is 3.5 .. so we worked on it and in May and June 2024 it remained at 2.5 ( present ) . So his present creat is 2.5 and gfr is 24 .. Is it possible to increase gfr .. if yes can you please tell what diet he can take ? What fruits he can eat, also can he drink coconut water ? Also one egg per day ?? Also how much normal water per day ?? I shall be thankful to you if you can help us.. or can we talk over call ?
Sir when you had stages 3 kidney deaces,what number your gfr, and what number now, please reply ,thank you
38 and i got a 72
UPDATE: So…I’m 38, now and my egfr has been the same for 4 years now: 89-90. I do work out a lot, IT fast, increasing more fiber and drinking water (not overload), clean urine and my creatinine was at 1.09 while the UREA BUN is at 19. Also, I’m a little anemic but not terrible, was high on b12 and vitamin d while having high cholesterol but not fatal (eating a lot of eggs).
I plan to get tested, again. Any advice?
I'm new to your channel and have been really enjoying the videos. Thanks for producing them.
Glad you are enjoying them. For 2020 I am going to make the videos more education, faster paced, and shorter...with a bit less of me up on my soapbox. I have a lot of professionals (doctors, dietitians, and others) who have graciously volunteered their time to help me with the scripts, so I should be able to create one helpful video every week. I would like to see Dadvice TV grow into a resource for kidney patients, and to help Nephrologist understand our needs better by seeing things from the patients point of view. Always feel free to post questions in the comments, our community is large and extremely helpful! What stage are you and are you currently working with a dietitian?
@@DADVICETV I'm stage 3 with a GFR of 58. Just found out that I had CKD. I see a Nephrologist later this month for the first time.
George Brill Consider yourself lucky to catch it earlier than most - this gives your more time to make diet and lifestyle changes and greatly improve your chance of slowing down, stopping, or even reversing some of your lost kidney function. Make sure and find the underlying cause of your kidney damage and work with your health care team to manage that and prevent further damage. Managing your blood sugar and blood pressure is also very important - those are the two most common causes of continued kidney damage. Stay positive - you can do this! It may seem like a lot of changes at first, but living a kidney friendly lifestyle will help you to stay healthy. When I was first admitted into the ER my GFR was 8 - and I had NO CLUE I had kidney disease. The doctors got me up to GFR 13 and stable - then from there it has been all diet and lifestyle changes that gave me back my life, energy, and my future. I am just one example - many others are managing their kidney disease with diet and also seeing amazing results. Best of luck to you - and we are all here to support each other and help!
@@DADVICETV Thanks. My blood pressure has alway been good and so is my sugar labs. 18 months ago my labs showed a GFR of 70 so I'm going to try get to the bottom of why my function has decreased so quickly. Thanks again.
This dude and Doctor Rosansky are saving more lives than a battalion of fire fighters. God bless both of your families!
I am 25 my GFR its 76 my doctor says it's normal but according to my knowledge i know that i should get ready and fix my diet and start to eating veggies only
Bro three tests are main to know kidneys are well in function
1) USG
2) kidney profile test(KFTfull)
3) 24hrs urinary protein check
Hi don’t trust you Doctor, they told me that years ago and 2 years ago they try to send me to dialysis because my GFR was 18 yesss dropped off and 5 years from the first time they told me so I changed my diet I do exercise I eat well sleep well and now is 23 GFR but I’m feeling better much better I just listen to my body ,, so focus and you health reading here and there look for a lot good information like this channel ❤❤
@@BootRoomFrp how is it now ?
C cystatin test is as important as GFR for diagnosing kidney disease.
Hello
I am 24 and my GFR is 84
My urine tests are negative
My protein test shows trace g/L but reference range is negative
All of my blood and urine tests are negative but GFR of 84 is concerning
Can I increase my GFR
P.s: I do workout daily for last 5 years and usually eat a protein rich diet
Don't eat protein rich diet .....eat vegetables .... become a vegan....avoid milk products.....pickels,lemons,orange, all citric acid fruit, avoid non-veg, drink atleast 2 n half lt water daily.....check BP daily basis....walk fast every day half n hour , do yoga daily.....I too have GFR 63 % ....too scared .....Doctor prescribed few medicine and above restrictions
@@deepakpradhan8143 which medicines my gfr is 70 ,age -25
Get a cystatin-C test
I am 36 my gfr is 93 I am having a gfr of a 50 year old I am worried
@@jodyjackson5475 not available in my city
Thank you so much, I've learned so much from you.
Please share with us your specific things your learned so that all can learn from you!!!
Thank you so much for caring...💖
Thank you for your support! Sharing my journey and helping to spread the word about how powerful diet and lifestyle changes can be has become my goal in life. I was lucky to be given a second chance and I don't want others to have to go through the fear, uncertainty, and doubt I faced when I was diagnosed and told I had no chance of getting better. I got better and continue to improve!
watching rn..gives me real understanding of eGFR and thus gives me hope!
This guy grows on you the more you listen. Good useful video Thanks.
Thank you. Over the last 4.5 years creating these videos (and writing my book) I've learned a lot and improved my video/interview skills.
Thanks James!I tend to rue about my lowering GFR and Iam getting older!!
HI James, I just had two stints placed in heart area and the contrast took my kidneys down again. Back on dialysis. Have you done a video about the danger of the contrast in operations. If not it would be worth doing. I knew the danger going in. But fixing the heart was worth it.
yes they use high doses of iodine in the contrast to see these physical state of the kidneys *** for people with frail kidneys the test is often contraindicated their are many minerals that are large and difficult for our kidneys to excrete. Best to avoid them if possible. always remember that u have the right to refuse. But it is important to have a sound understanding in making these decisions via discussing them with professionals healthcare specialist.
Hi I have hydronephrosis on my left kidney it’s on 6% the doctor told me I might need a stent or remove it completely my other kidney is 94% idk why it’s not on 100, I’m 28 yrs old I’m really scared any advice from you would help thank you so much 😔🙏
I'm 36, and for the first time, recently experienced bad kidney pain on the left side. It is scary...
Good luck to you. Let's do all the research we can and change our habits.
Get well soon! Use good omegas if recommended.
people , i might add in Australia, some blood test laboratories DON'T take into account the persons muscle mass in their creatinine/albumin ratios etc...-
So, nephrologist use a formula to work out your filtering function using the labs eGFR/ creatinine numbers (different labs use different measuring scales), so be aware of such details people...
2 months ago, my Gfr value: 78 My cretaine value is 1.19. 2 months ago I was 107 kilos, I went on a diet and now I am 85 kilos.. Are my values normal?
Yes and you are doing great!
@@DADVICETV thank you so much 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thank you sir for the learnings
Moy son got supper from ckd the crea level is 451 now is 397 hope that it well be decreas ...
how is your son now
Thanks for a this video, nice voice tone and the way you explain is the best way I ever herd and understand about Gfr.
Thank you!
Does vitamin d supplements help the egfr?
Thank you ... your an amazing kidney warrior! Oh my... what you have overcome!
You have taught me so much.
Thank you once again.
You have helped me change my life.
love your stuff....less laughing, but its ok
Hi I'm 30 years and my GFR is 71
All other test are fine .. urine test is ok
Electrolytes are fine , creatinene 1.22
Urea normal , albumin 5.5
Suger normal
I have blood pressure
I have no complications, just somes feel burning sensation in the back
Are you consuming Hb medicine?
How r u now what's ur creatine
Thank you so much for this video!!
You are so welcome!
James Fabin, I want you to know that since I have been studying both your's and Dr Rosansky's books over five weeks that I have raised my eGFR and have lost ten pounds. God bless you both.
That is wonderful, and it’s all from you taking the time to make small changes in your life. Congratulations and keep up the great job!
@DADVICETV I am also in the process of changing my medical team. My primary care doctor and nephrologist appeared to be grooming me for dyalisis. Neither of them were willing to discuss the reason for my high parathyroid numbers. I found a doc that took time with me and explained things.
Love this video. Thank you so much!
James, you are so positive and your information is great. In WV, and southern OH the 2 major dialysis centers will not let you have a renal dietitian until you are on dialysis. The nephrologists will not send you to one either, just any regular one who doesn't understand they have to tell you what you can eat. I moved across the state after having 5 nephrologists. I've been a 3b for 10 years and I have been to #6 one time. Boy, I hope he is helpful, the others -not so much, especially the University Professor, #3, who would have made me have a vein mapping years ago. I can see hope, thanks to you. My age is 62.
I'm morbidly obese & my EGFR came back at 114 & I was very confused as to why my kidney function was coming back as like topnotch allstar 10 out 10 when clearly things going on in my body aren't great or normal.
In January this year, creatinine level was 1.12.
then a eye angiography was conducted which basically was adding colour in the blood.
Afte 3 months of that creatinine level was 1.80 and now in August2023 CL-1.79
And eGFR 33ml/min
Along with diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism and heart disease.
Now what should be done. Please help
I'm feeling so helpless , please
How's it now?
There was a urine infection a few months ago. And doctor said protein discharge with urine has identified.
new addition: anemia ( hemoglobin levels dropped to 9)
It was the evaluation of last September 23.
@@comic-ain5906 my dad's having ckd 4th stage 3.3 creatinine and 8.8 hb
@@comic-ain5906 how about your creatine and uric acid? are they normal?
@@ank6043 uria is normal but creatinine is not
Good man 🎉 keep it up
Great video. Thank you 👍👍😀
What about my gfr is 58.94 with out BSA age 39&7mos..thank you doc.and what is this best way to higher gfr ..
Please reply me my gfr level is 75.... one month back i started creatine supplement and doing good work outs in gym please let me know im in fear
Hi your videos are Great! Question is it better to do GFR with surface body mass or NOT? My gfr WITHOUT is 75 And with Surface Body Mass ( Ht. 67 in. wt.200) Gfr comes up to 88. That much diiference? Thanks so much
you are the best my dear friend!
This is useful; my GFR plummeted from 100 to 81 in four months. I've been obsessed with change, even though my doc says I'm fine. I'm 56 and have diabetes and hypertension. I've been working on my weight and completed a 5 day fast less than a week ago.
I am Mr. Positive - but any drop in my GFR has me concerned. A 19 point drop (nearly 20%) is something I would want to look into the cause of. Your GFR will fluctuate but for most people it is within a 2-10 point range. I am a huge fan of intermittent fasting - but be careful of fasting and when you get your labs done. During a fast your GFR will artificially be lower due to how your body reacts to fasting. Also stay properly hydrated - being dehydrated can cause an eGFR to be up to 20% off. See if your doctor can do another kidney function blood test to verify this wasn't a temporary drop - you can have your family doctor draw blood and send it to a lab like Quest, you don't need a specialist. Good luck!
@@DADVICETV hey man! I’m a 26 year old male 6’4 im overweight I’ve had my GFR tested a few times it started at 86, 84, 90, 103, no signs of damage should I be worried?
@@tattedwhitegirl2613 are you alright now
Creatinine is 1.1 EGGR is >120 and Ferritin is 15 Please advise on diet recommendations?
Thank you for your helpfulness!
Hi there If you have one kidney how the gfr value should be ? Can it be a bit lower ? Thanks
Thanks for this!
Hello dr, im 42 years (male), and my gfr is 60, creatinine 1.3. I dont smoke, i dont drink, and do some light exercises and jogging, my uric acid get high but with medication now better. Please advise why the gfr is low and if can go up? Thank you
Medications make your gfr go up.
Omg I’m 33 and my egfr is 60, it is lower than old people 😮
I stopped taking statins after reading they can harm kidneys, I had protein in my urine, after stopping there was no protein and my egfr rose to 104, I'm 52 and type 2 diabetic (controlled, no meds)
Can kidney patients take a supplement called Glucosamine Chondroitin which contains shellfish (crab, crayfish, lobster, and shrimp)? Please advise.
I would ask your doctor first to be sure
There’s way better supplements for joint problems like omegas or lotions for joint pains
Hello James great job you doing. After watching your lecture I went for a EGFR test and I have 99ml/min/1.73 plss do I need to worry about anything. My age is 42. Thanks
No but what's ur creatine lvl
@@VijayJindal-p1c 125mgdl as at last year
My bun is 19
my egfr went from 87 to 76 in 19 months should i be worried?
Like he said it can jump up or down depending on various factors. I wouldn't worry about GFR unless it dips below 15.
I have recently had a full blood count test, my GFR came back at 58, my GP requested another full count blood test and it came back at 54 3 weeks later. My GFR in the past was always 60 she said. I do have high cholesterol and was prescribed statins for it but for the last 3 months I havent been taking them and she said that may be why my GFR has come down so I'm back on them for the time being. Do you think my GFR will go back up when my Cholesterol comes back down? I had got my Cholesterol down to 5.5mmol and it is now 8mmol. Im also taking high dose vitamin D3 and K2 as this is good for decalsifying the arteries. Thank you.
My friend was taking vitamin 3 with k2, it had sunflower oil in it. Make sure there's no sunflower oil in the one you use.
Great advice
If only this guy restrains from making a comic out of it!!!
Thankyou for your care,my gfr was 58 4 months a go, noe I have gum injections now for 3 weeks it looks my gfr will go down even more I guess. Love to know what kind of veg,canine eat Al's if I can eat chilli thankyou many tha ks from pramila uk
UK William thanks. I did some studies at Oxford and stayed w host families ...fond memories!!! as u read messages from our coach, I am reminded of the hydration formula that we need. hope this is helpful. check with your healthcare provider
Sir..my creatinin is 1.33 and my GFR is 70..
Im a body builder
All of another test is normal
Even i do kidney ultrasonographic...the size of my kidney is normal..no kidney stone and no infection...
Blood sugar is normal
And blood pressure is normal...
No other symptomps
Only my creatinin and GFR...
What do you think sir??
What do you do?
Hello I'm new to ckd gfr went from 109 to 63 within a year. Dr says nothing can be done but lose weight less salt more water. Not due for another appt till Jan 2023 I feel so bad all the time. Should I be concerned I'm only 36 years old I do have high blood pressure and lupus just need some help.
Hey bud just a quick question I noticed back in March of this year my GFR was 98. Now in November my GFR was 85 and just checked it today it was 80. I checked labs from last year and saw one reading in December of 2021 it was 87 then in July of 2022 last year it was 101. Since it was 80 today being a 36 year old male can this be alarming?
Alcohol, smoking, sodas or energy drinks, etc.? Any other issues, diabetes, high blood pressure? Dehydrated? Drink water but don't overloard. You can eat this also. 1. Red Bell Peppers
2. Cabbage
3. Broccoli / Cauliflower
4. Leafy greens
5. Garlic
6. Asparagus
7. Apples
8. Berries
9. Extra Virgin Oil
10. Melons
11. Ginger
12. Tumeric Lastly, what does your doc say?
I am kinda worried that apparently, I have a eGFR of 85 while only 21 years old. Even though this might be okay now, I still don’t want that to become a problem in the near future
Your good,drink water
Age 83, gfr 50 and only 1 kidney
What to do if I have anemia please
thanks Coach James! my GFR as of 2 weeks ago is 57. thanks for giving me some guidelines. helps me put it all together and motivates me to do more.. I also find out why my thyroid function has deteriorated.. Bottom line was I am taking too high a dose for the normal changes in my body. It is good to monitor the own blood test and seek advise and understand the changes and modifications needed. they of course was discussed with my Nurse Practitioner last night. She really cares and I admire her dedication.
Thank you Dianne! I am glad to hear you are keeping your own eye on your labs. We are our best advocate and it really helps to get things addressed more quickly when we notice things and ask questions of our health care team. Keep an eye on that thyroid - it can be a pain when it comes to keeping your kidneys healthy and your weight in check. Good luck and glad you are here!
Hypothyroidism severely decreases GFR in more than 50 percent cases..Check your GFR when your TSH are at normal levels
Are you good?
Hi Diane , how are you doing now?
My Nephrologist thinks I may not have CKD and is sending me for tests. despite having GFR at 52 and last reading at 45.
I am very athletic for my age and at the fitness level of someone in their early 40's and have a lot of muscle mass due to calisthenics and athletic activities. I am 57 years of age. I am hoping the test come back showing that he is right.
Here is hoping. I now feel confident to sign up for my usual big bike ride. 360 k.m. 2 day event.
Thanks be to God I was able to get an appointment with this Nephrologist, my g.p. was hesitant to send me saying we do not normally send anyone to a Nephrologist until they hit 30 GFR. but thanks James I have become my own advocate with a little research and some help from your videos.
P.S. you are doing super well and thanks for sharing.
24 hour urine test showed I have 2.5 times the average male my age. He said I do not have Kidney disease. And am closer to 100% I have a lot of muscle mass and workout a lot e.g. I am at 1155 k.m of bike riding. Phew.
What came of the further tests ?
Dear Dadvice ,
my age is 40 but recently my egfr came with 38 as during Medical Health Assessnent checkup. I am really afraid as I do not want to get my Visa declined and also do not want to go on Dialysis..😢
Please reply ... I have always high BP even though my medications are going on
I have an appointment with nephrologist in 10 days
Managing your blood pressure is critical and your doctor may need to try different dosages or medications to get you to 120/80 or better. Make sure you are eating a heart healthy diet and watching added sodium. Good luck!
@@DADVICETV Thank you so much... highly appreciate your response .. will follow the same
So much valuable information...I am in your debt.
So glad to hear the videos are helpful. Don’t miss the Tuesday LIVE shows with a renal dietitian!
James with improved kidney function has your blood pressure improved? Thanks so much for your hard work.
My blood pressure is much easier to control, but I am still on BP meds. There was a time I just took a couple pills a day, now my BP meds require 9 pills a day. I need to loose weight (I was doing really good, then wasn't as careful with my carbs and exercise this year and have gained some weight). Once I drop some weight I should be able to get onto less BP meds and still keep it under control - that is one of my future goals.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach hm
My GFR is more than 120 (im young) but I had a LARGE amount of albumin protein in urine. I hope I can maintain my kidney function, despite the damage I've done to them (through t2 diabetes and hbp)...
Hi Chaz , first you need to reverse your diabetes . Do intermittent fasting , only eat 1 or 2 meals per day . Strictly low carb high fat diet . To be more precise , subscribe beat diabetes channel n practice what Danny taught . Hope it helps .
Losing stress and anxiety, and consume good diet for high blood pressure also helps
I agree on the fasting. I fast daily at least 16-18 hours with 2 meals low carb. Add in some moderate exercise
and you can reverse type 2 diabetes. I did.
Eating to much meat and other protein foods will also cause of protein in urine, base on my research.
120 is maximum though? WTF??
I frome Paris, love your vidéos as a kidney cancer patient 😍😍😍😍😍😍
My age is 23 and my cratinine is 1.1 and my weight is 61.60. How much my egfr? I am male
How much is ur creatine now
My GRF level is 88
I am only 21 male
What should i do i am worried
First, don't panic. Now is the time to make sure your blood sugar and blood pressure is in check. Also, talk to your doctor about hydration to make sure you are not slightly dehydrated (very common). This is a great time to kick any bad habits, like smoking or drinking. If you had no protein or blood in your urine, good chance your kidneys are ok and you can address any issues with diet or lifestyle changes. What you shouldn't do is jump on the fake supplement cure bandwagon or make any drastic unhealthy diet changes.
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Thanks for you explaining it helped too understand