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An eGFR of 39 actually places you in Stage 3b, not Stage 2. Stage 2 is an eGFR of 60–89. Here's a quick breakdown:

- Stage 2 — eGFR 60–89 (mild damage, few symptoms)
- Stage 3a — eGFR 45–59 (mild to moderate damage)
- Stage 3b — eGFR 30–44 (moderate damage — this is where you are)

The good news is that with proper management Show Full Answer

An eGFR of 39 actually places you in Stage 3b, not Stage 2. Stage 2 is an eGFR of 60–89. Here's a quick breakdown:

- Stage 2 — eGFR 60–89 (mild damage, few symptoms)
- Stage 3a — eGFR 45–59 (mild to moderate damage)
- Stage 3b — eGFR 30–44 (moderate damage — this is where you are)

The good news is that with proper management at Stage 3b, it's possible to slow progression. At Stage 3b, symptoms like taste changes and dry, itchy, or scaly skin are actually quite common. As kidney function declines, waste products build up in the blood, which can affect how things taste — sometimes causing a metallic taste or little to no taste at all.

Skin changes like dryness and itchiness are also recognized symptoms at this stage. These happen because the kidneys aren't filtering waste efficiently enough, leading to buildup that affects different parts of the body.

It's worth mentioning these symptoms to your doctor, as they can help adjust your care plan to better manage them.

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