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I was stage 2 now I'm stage 3, egfr is 59. I see there are 3 different stages of 3. How do I know where I am?

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Kingsville, MD
March 25
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A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Check with your doctor and get a chart and you will see the different stages of Kidney disease with is 5 stages

March 31
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

You don't have to called the dr you just need to download the app of the lab that you use and then you can see your results in a few days and you an keep your own record of how they're changing. There's 5 stages of ckd. I'm in 4 and number is 29 so I'm in the beginning.

March 31
MyKidneyDiseaseTeam

How do I know which substage of stage 3 kidney disease I'm in with an eGFR of 59?

With an eGFR of 59, you're in stage 3a kidney disease. Stage 3 is divided into two substages based on your eGFR number:

* Stage 3a: eGFR from 45 to 59
* Stage 3b: eGFR from 30 to 44

Since your eGFR is 59, you're at the higher end of stage 3a Show Full Answer

How do I know which substage of stage 3 kidney disease I'm in with an eGFR of 59?

With an eGFR of 59, you're in stage 3a kidney disease. Stage 3 is divided into two substages based on your eGFR number:

* Stage 3a: eGFR from 45 to 59
* Stage 3b: eGFR from 30 to 44

Since your eGFR is 59, you're at the higher end of stage 3a, which means your kidneys still have moderate function. This is actually the earlier part of stage 3.

The good news is that at this stage, you won't need dialysis or a kidney transplant. However, it's important to work with your doctor on lifestyle changes and treatments to help protect your kidney function and prevent progression to stage 3b or beyond.

Your doctor will likely monitor your eGFR regularly to track any changes in your kidney function over time.

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