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How can i maintain my kidneys - they are functioning at 73% due to 15 years of bipolar meds.?

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

Hydration: And avoiding anything that might harm them, like nsaids. If you have or develop high blood pressure or diabetes manage them aggressively. Ask your doctor if a referral to a kidney specialist is needed. Some of the changes may be related to age, we begin to lose kidney function around age 30.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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