How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR?

I also believe walking, exercising and watch what what I eat is very important to keep my eGFR. Up.

@gingerw

It just shows when working with multiple docs and a few health maladies, you must be your own advocate. This is also why trends are so important.

My GFR was dropping, but certainly was not as low as yours. I added two vegetables with dinner. I also started getting serious about hydration. I bought a bottle with measurements . I add ice, a cup of juice (or you can put cucumber or fruit in the water overnight) and water. It is fairly easy to add in that 64 ounces. I use juice or pedialyte in the water to help with electrolytes. My kidneys have not shrunk and seem to work fine, so it seems like hydration was the issue. I just have to keep it up. I am 70.

My eGFR is 64. I have been trying to lose weight eating more protein. I also take magnesium every night and potassium after sweating a lot because I tend to get cramps. I am 66 yrs old. I exercise 3 - 4 times a week. I may have to eat less protein, sodium and perhaps stop the magnesium. I hope I can get the numbers to get lower.

@dainalopez58 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I applaud your efforts to take control and lose weight. Most medical professionals will tell you to move more and eat healthy, minimize your stress. The numbers you refer to, must be your weight, correct? Finding an exercise program that fits your lifestyle, and that you enjoy, will probably lead you to greater success in losing weight.

With an eGFR of 64, you are in Stage 2 of kidney function. But as I always have believed, it's never too early to be mindful and watching your numbers! What exercise do you do now?
Ginger

Hello, I’m 25 year old male and just recently I got my blood work done and there I find out my GFR is 60 with no diabetes and high blood pressure and no kidney damage as I just saw that in my ultrasound reports my height is 6’3 and weight around 90kg what should I do change my diet plan or do more exercise

@umer834 I was put on Saxenda and dropped 70lbs in 15 months. I only have one kidney and my other kidney is stage 3aCKD. I don’t have the high blood pressure though. I think my GFR is 51😕 but I feel so much better with the weight off and I’m eating healthier now.

@marye2 be careful, Pedialyte is very high in sodium! So is Gatorade.

@flyjet164 wow I’m glad to hear your feeling better I have an appointment with my doctor in 2 days and I am so worried about my GFR😔. The reason is that kidney disease runs in my family and I’m trying to break the chain But only GOD knows which is best for me by the way thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

@umer834 A single eGFR value of 60 at age 25 can be concerning, but it doesn’t automatically mean you have chronic kidney disease—especially if your ultrasound is normal and you don’t have diabetes or high blood pressure. eGFR can fluctuate based on hydration, recent illness, muscle mass (taller, more muscular people often run lower), and even lab variation.

The first step is usually to repeat the labs in a few months and include a urine test for protein/albumin, which is just as important as eGFR.

In the meantime, focus on kidney-friendly basics: stay well hydrated, avoid excessive protein or supplements (especially creatine), limit NSAIDs (like ibuprofen), don’t smoke, and keep salt intake reasonable. Regular exercise is fine—just avoid extreme overtraining.

If repeat tests stay low or protein shows up in urine, a nephrologist can help sort out whether this is truly a kidney issue or just a normal variation for you.

I can provide references on this study if you need.