FeaturedActive yesterdayWhat kind of symptoms do you have. Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesSymptoms
FeaturedWhat diet works for those with CKD & Type 2…are there food lists available?Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Active todayWhat healthcare professionals do you see for your chronic kidney disease management?There can be many different types of healthcare professionals involved in care for chronic kidney disease. Including, but not limited to a primary physician, nephrologist, urologist, renal dietitian, nephrology nurse...Reactions0reactionsComments102 repliesHealthcare Team
Active yesterdayDo you live with any other health conditions in addition to CKD?Many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also live with other health conditions. What other health conditions do you (or your loved one) live with? Were they diagnosed before...Reactions0reactionsComments353 replies
Active yesterdayHow long have you been on dialysis?How long have you been on dialysis (either currently or in the past)? What type of dialysis? Please share your experiences with us!...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesDialysis
Active yesterdayWhat are some lingering questions you have about CKD?All questions are safe here. What would you like to know about chronic kidney disease? Post your question here and our health leaders and community members will answer the best...Reactions0reactionsComments213 replies
Active yesterdayLatest testsWith CKD 4 and at 86 I have thus far avoided dialysis and as previously stated do not intend to go down that path. My last eGFR test had a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active 2 days agoPig KidneysI just got this report and thought I’d share it and ask what you all think about this direction in transplants. https://www.medpagetoday.com/nephrology/kidneytransplantation/114121?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2025-02-07&mh=d5d794c0cbfb7667454f6a989b927286&zdee=gAAAAABm4uU4oYO4atZaCjSAis94fUefdwZGwG6H2K12lZ0aLPs7GY6XUjqYhGnXGNDIHf425DAbAK...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Active 3 days agoWhat were some of the biggest adjustments to make to your lifestyle when starting dialysis?I have several family members on dialysis, so I got many different answers. The number one thing that stuck in my mind is the number of medications you have to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Active 5 days agoBack/side/ flank pain?I have horrible side/flank pain especially on my left side. Anyone else experience this? The only thing to relieve this is using a heating pad. Any suggestions for relief when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedActive 6 days agoHow does your chronic illness affect your ability to work!? I feel this is a good topic to discuss as I have had many different occasions when I have been unable to work or had to take time off due...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesWork & Employment