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Bayamón, PR
May 11
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I understand diet is very important, I have made lists of food to take for CKD and foods to avoid. The complication comes when you have several diagnoses and try to follow a diet for each of them. I’ve made a similar list for AMD, Sjogrens disease, SLE, and others. It gets confusing! Sometimes a nutritionist might be needed. Good luck, Kathalina!🩷

May 11
MyLupusTeam

A GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of 83, measured using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation, falls into Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is considered mildly reduced kidney function (range: 60–89).

Here's a quick breakdown of what that means:

- Stage 1: GFR 90+ (normal or high, but with signs of kidney damage)
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A GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of 83, measured using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation, falls into Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is considered mildly reduced kidney function (range: 60–89).

Here's a quick breakdown of what that means:

- Stage 1: GFR 90+ (normal or high, but with signs of kidney damage)
- Stage 2: GFR 60–89 (mildly reduced) ← You are here
- Stage 3: GFR 30–59 (moderately reduced)
- Stage 4: GFR 15–29 (severely reduced)
- Stage 5: GFR below 15 (kidney failure)

For someone with lupus, this is important to monitor closely. Lupus nephritis — kidney inflammation caused by lupus — can gradually affect kidney function over time.

A GFR of 83 isn't an emergency, but it's a signal to stay on top of regular kidney function tests and work closely with a nephrologist (kidney specialist) alongside your rheumatologist.

Staying hydrated, managing blood pressure, avoiding NSAIDs, and following any dietary guidance from your care team can all help protect kidney function.

May 11
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member Check out the website for the American Kidney Fund. They might break down the information better for you. Buenos noches.💜

May 11 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member yes, i was reading some information but Is dificult to understand.

May 11
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member, are you at stage 2 now? Check some CKD diet books. Our diet makes a remarkable difference in stabilizing kidney function. Stay hydrated and hopeful..💜🙏🏾

May 11

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