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Posted 1/9/2015 1:24 PM (GMT 0)
Is it a big deal if your GFR is 57? I looked it up and it puts me in the kidney disease range. Does this happen to anyone else? What do you take to make it higher? Is it an accurate test? Are the meds or the Lyme the cause of it?
Posted 1/9/2015 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if the meds for Lyme are directly related to these issues, but the Lyme toxins would be. We are pushing our organs to detox a lot of toxins while we are in treatment! And our kidney get a lot of them too.

Anytime I feel like my kidneys need a boost, I start eating/drinking a lot of cranberries. If you get the juice, you want it unsweetened, or make your own.
Posted 1/9/2015 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Traveler!

I drink 2 glass of cranberry a day, just because I love it:)
Posted 1/9/2015 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Mom of 2, is yours unsweetened? Most people don't enjoy it when it's not sweetened, so you may want to check to see.
Posted 1/9/2015 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
It sweeten with Splenda. Only 5 calories per serving.
Posted 1/9/2015 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
I usually buy whole, fresh cranberries and usually just make an orange-cranberry "sauce" with stevia. It's just an orange, cranberries, cinnamon and stevia - but I can snack on it each day!
Posted 1/9/2015 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Oops, we posted at nearly the same time! While Splenda is likely better than white sugar in some cases, when you start really reading about it, it's not much better. I stay away from it as it causes the same blood sugar surges as regular white sugar in diabetics (the only group tested at that point). You might want to check out Splenda and what it's made of. I just typed in a Google search "what is Splenda?"
Posted 1/9/2015 7:09 PM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
I usually buy whole, fresh cranberries and usually just make an orange-cranberry "sauce" with stevia. It's just an orange, cranberries, cinnamon and stevia - but I can snack on it each day!

That sounds wonderful! I always make cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. Where do you find fresh cranberries off season?

Unfortunately, I don't like the taste of Stevia. It has a funky aftertaste.
Posted 1/9/2015 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
How many brands/types of stevia have you tried? There are several brands. Just watch what it may be mixed with, just because it says stevia doesn't mean that they haven't added something like fructose in with it.

I usually buy several packages during the holidays and throw them into the freezer for use later. I have two packages sitting in the freezer now. Is there anyone that you know that might have some or can you ask at church (if you go) or any other type of gathering if anyone has a package of frozen cranberries?
Posted 1/11/2015 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
57 I think is concerning! My GFR (not eGFR) has dropped 30 points since baseline..and I have back pain, which worsens with herxes. I was concerned about this. I don't want do be diagnosed with chronic renal disease in stage 3. I'm still concerned even though I'm not yet spilling protein.

I see this isn't only happening with me! Are you taking kidney support? I want to start adding that, but my docs are so chilled about this, and say it's not necessary. So want to do this on my own.

I thought there may be some correlation with this and having methylation mutations, as I once read it can b tough on the kidneys. What r u doing about it? I need to do something too.
What did your doc. say?
Posted 1/11/2015 12:31 AM (GMT 0)

dying2getwell said...
57 I think is concerning! My GFR (not eGFR) has dropped 30 points since baseline..and I have back pain, which worsens with herxes. I was concerned about this. I don't want do be diagnosed with chronic renal disease in stage 3. I'm still concerned even though I'm not yet spilling protein.

I see this isn't only happening with me! Are you taking kidney support? I want to start adding that, but my docs are so chilled about this, and say it's not necessary. So want to do this on my own.

I thought there may be some correlation with this and having methylation mutations, as I once read it can b tough on the kidneys. What r u doing about it? I need to do something too.
What did your doc. say?

I was trying to find out what to take for it too. How long has your GFR been low? I also have MTHFR.

Great idea Travler! Next time I see cranberries, I wll pick up a bunch and freeze them. I've tried 2 different Stevia.
Posted 1/11/2015 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
about a year ago mine dropped 10 Points (average is to.drop about 1 point a yr).. i pointed this out to my primary, and he said dont worry its fine. Then recently another routine CMP(complete metabolic pannel was done....and i was not ok w/ the now 30 point drop...dr said `what should i do?....so i asked, `is it concerning, knowing that whatever he would respond, i would b concerned w/ these #s and take things into my own hands....lol, he said its concerning, i can give u physical therapy for ur back pain! ( no connection, ones kidney, one muscle).so i said, no thanks. A couple of days later i asked him for a referral so i can consult w/ nephrology, and he gave me one. I was in a car accident and lost my job shortly after, so i never got to take care of it.....but my next moves would b ( if/when i can afford)... consulting w/ nephrology, visit w/ alternative to discuss kidney function and support/supplements to take. Increase ur fluids in the meantime....and take methylation support ( which is actually isnt simple).Pretty sure there is no way to get those #s up. Its just preventing further damage, which is why im so annoyed dr.s ignored me a year ago. They only wake up when ur in a real problem. I dont understand medicine. I feel like they dont care about prevention, even when a potential.problem is in their face.
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