My husband has a GDR of 15. Today the nephrologist sad his GDR of 15. He says it is caused by bone marrow putting out too much protein in kidneys, causing kidney failure, said they would call me back when they could set up appointment with hematologist in. Appointment 20 days away. Is that acceptable?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Your concern is understandable.GFR is an indicator of kidney function, which has normal range of 90-120ml/min. As its 15ml./min, its poorly functioning, hence your nephrologist has told you, he has kidney failure. That will be seen on the isotope scan also. As a Urologist, let me tell you, urine leaks out protein, confirmed by urine micro-albumin and 24 hours urine protein test, and blood kidney function tests like creatinine and urea, confirm kidney failure. If you've any other doubts, you may contact me with reports. Wish him well.