glomerular filtration rate

Can Your Gfr Go Back Up

Your GFR is a measure of how well your kidneys are filtering your blood. If your GFR drops below a certain level, you may need dialysis or a kidney transplant to keep you healthy. If your GFR improves after starting dialysis or a kidney transplant, can it go back down again?

There is no definitive answer to this question. Some people do see their GFR improve after starting dialysis or a kidney transplant, only to see it drop again later …