17, uggh- that’s low- but yeah, better than dialysis for sure- I keep dipping to stage 4 and can’t get scans with contrast as a result- but they tell me to drink lots of water before (and after) the test- to bring it up to stage 3- seems to have worked- nothin liek travelling 120 miles to be told they can’t do the cuz of GFR
I've spent many years reading and studying about kidney function. In fact, it was from that research that I found my way to get off dialysis with the help of my kidney doc. And it worked.
From what I've learned, you may be lucky you can't take the contrast dye. It can take a big toll on anyone's kidney function.
There are ways to improve or to stop the decline in kidney health for those who need it, but it requires some lifestyle changes. These techniques worked well enough for me to get off dialysis and keep me off for almost 10 years. I'm also keenly aware they may not work for everyone, but if they work, then hooray :-).