How can I increase my gfr

[Godsgood1975]

What can I do to increase my gfr

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Your level of kidney function (gfr) cannot be increased. Your creatinine based eGFR number can be improved by things like avoiding protein, avoiding vigorous exercise (I don't recommend), avoiding medications that increase creatinine production or diminish your existing kidney function.

[shpar]

Unfortunately, as MattKansas above said, there’s no one thing that can increase your GFR. Your GFR will fluctuate and it may go down or up a couple of points depending on what’s contributing to your overall kidney health. But it won’t go up drastically and be permanent.

Stay hydrated. Eat a healthy diet and stay away from excessive protein, monitor your phosphorus and potassium intake, and exercise.

[Darlenia]

I'm assuming you are experiencing a chronic kidney issue that is driving your gfr numbers lower than what you want them to be. I agree with others that following a kidney friendly diet will generally stabilize the situation along with moderate (not strenuous) exercise. Sometimes kidneys are damaged due to viruses, chemo, hereditary issues and more. In other situations, outside forces such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, etc. damage those organs. If you have a condition impacting you (like diabetes type II), please do what you can to eradicate it, not just control it, if that is possible. That will generally stop the downhill trajectory quickly. Many blessings to you on your journey to great health.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

You did not mention what level of Chronic Kidney Disease you are at. The eGFR is a test that indicates how your kidneys are filtering at a specific time. Many of us maintain a list of our eGFR and do an average of test results . As mentioned by others, diet is important and the prescribed CKD diet can be based on other blood work, such as potassium, phosphorus and/or sodium.

You have come to a good forum for information and support on Kidney Disease.