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Ckd 4, gfr 24, nephrologist says only visit every 6 mos. ive seen a neph every 3 mos for five yrs. now have chf , am i being cared for properly?

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I would say: that you need to be checked more frequently than every 6 months. But maybe by your family Dr, and the Nephrologist every 4-6 months.

Answered 5/29/2016

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A member asked:

Ckd 4, gfr 24, nephrologist says only visit every 6 mos. ive seen a neph every 3 mos for five yrs. now have chf , am i being cared for properly?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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