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Promises of improved kidney function?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 17, 2023 | Replies (54)

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@badriv

Has anyone in this forum used Ayurveda medicine for IgA Nephropathy for eGFR number at 32 and middle age person. There seems to lots of ads on about it but no real scientific papers. acupuncture seems to help with stress , heart rate and improvement of urine clarity after a months use. Variation of eGFR from 28, 32, 29 was noted from lab reports. Not much can be done by nephrologists at these numbers. Wait and watch.

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@badriv

First, I have not heard nor told of Ayurveda by my nephrologist. I have been a CKD patient for many years. Over the last 15 months, my eGFR range has been from 37 to 45. I have also been seeing an acupuncturist weekly since January 2022 to stay at this level. On the contrary, in my opinion, much can be done to improve upon your numbers that you stated. Dietitian and PCP management regarding the right foods to eat as well as those to avoid may be a way to seek better health. Getting your nephrology labwork done by your PCP every 6 weeks. If diabetic or heart condition, try to keep these under control. I have been told by my nephrologist that weight loss and exercise will help considerably. There is no magic pill or holistic activity that can get your eGFR numbers higher without first heeding the advice of your PCP and dietitian since quite often it may be difficult to see a nephrologist every 3 months or so. The Indian practice of Ayurveda may be good, but may lack continuous proper care. Unfortunately, I do not see "wait and watch" as an acceptable approach.