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Ckd 3a egfr fluctuates bet. 44 & 50 over past 10yrs. how fast does it go to need for dialysis?how critical is diet at this stage? age 68. creat. 1.42
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Good care: Keep doing what you are doing and congratulate your Primary md , your nephrologist and yourself at your age of 68 yo your creatinine is acceptable no dialysis now.
Answered 1/3/2018
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