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6 months ago my gfr was 45...it has since climed to 55......how is that possible..and is it possible that it will get in a normal range.?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Mostly bogus: GFR's guesstimated on routine Chem profiles are junk science included so that lawyer-shy physicians can adjust dosages in the critically ill. Every muscular man now tests as a kidney patient. An extra glass of water, a skipped ibuprofen tablet, or even losing some muscle from not lifting weights. All these can raise GFR.

Answered 8/27/2019

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A member asked:

6 months ago my gfr was 45...it has since climed to 55......how is that possible..and is it possible that it will get in a normal range.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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