Is kidney disease reversible

[YollyD_NKF]

How can I reverse kidney disease?

[Hidden]

Sadly, CKD is not reversible but it can be slowed down. Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, switch to a kidney-friendly diet and get as much exercise as is possible for you. It's definitely a lifestyle change. But then, what major illness isn't?

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Good response. Agree with you. My Doctor also told me was not reversible, but progression can be slowed down.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to orangecity41]

Same here..Well put,

Mr._Kidney. It can be slowed down and or contained as best as possible.

Mindfulness and management!

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Bet117]

Bet117: That is so true.. mindfulness and management are very important. Also being proactive as part of management.

[Zazzel]

Yolly-D, it also depends on the kind of Kidney disease you have. Some types of nephrotic syndrome can go into remission on their own or through medication. My cousin went on cortisteroids many years ago for 6 months and has been in remission ever since. This is not common, but is possible in certain cases.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

If you are in chronic kidney disease (over years) then generally it can be managed through diet, exercise and perhaps medication to a "slow" progression. If it is acute, it is possible to reverse it in some cases. Blessings

[Sirrahbed]

My husband has been treated for Membranous Nephropathy all this year. It is a type of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is now considered "in remission" because he no longer has proteinuria. His treatment was a drug called Cyclosporin. His GFR has steadily declined, but the Nephro says it will likely return to somewhat normal once he finishes weaning from the medicine. So CKD can be reversed, depending on the cause. Hopefully, his GFR will then remain stable in a higher stage (currently 3b)