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My egfr hovers around 60, sometimes lower. i also am treated for high bp with ace/arb. my internist says i needn't see a nephrologist. is he right?
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WRONG!: Your Internist is not being good to you! You MUST see a Nephrologist! Hope all goes well - please keep me informed!
Answered 9/27/2016
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