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Lawrence Phillips

Lawrence 'rick' Phillips lives with his wife Sheryl in Indiana, USA. Rick was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1974, Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1999, Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2016, and Chronic Kidney Disease in 2022. Read more.

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What Happened When I Was Told I Have CKD

In October 2022, I had an appointment with a new doctor, a nephrologist. I was referred by my endocrinologist. I had been...

By Lawrence Phillips

3 min read

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My First Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month

My first chronic kidney disease (CKD) awareness month has passed. Nothing brings the issue of CKD awareness home like hearing your new...

By Lawrence Phillips

3 min read

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