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Egfr has fluctuated between stg 2 and 3 for the pst 6 yrs. ckd is of unkwn origin. when should i see a nephrologist? have sjogrens, and other problems
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Yesterday!: Those numbers are real low. Acetaminophen probably not good for you.
Answered 1/16/2015
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NOW!!!: You must see a nephrologist now. There may be some chance to recover renal function when you are stage 2-3, as it advances, it becomes irreversible. If you have sjogren, they need to screen for other autoimmune disease like lupus as they both can coexist , cause damage to kidneys. Often , kidney biopsy is indicated to diagnose the cause.
Answered 1/16/2015
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