FeaturedWhat diet works for those with CKD & Type 2…are there food lists available?reactions16repliesDiet & 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...reactions125repliesHealthcare Team
Active todayWhat is your current management plan for CKD?Everyone's management plan for chronic kidney disease may look different. There may be a combination of medication, dialysis, transplant, diet, exercise, and more. How are you currently managing your CKD?...reactions41repliesTreatment
Active todayWhat stage of CKD are you currently in?Hi! I'm curious to learn: What stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are you currently in? What stage of CKD were you in when initially diagnosed? Please feel free to...reactions428repliesProgression
Active yesterdayWhat adjustments to diet have you made since being diagnosed with CKD?Hi! Diet is often a part of management plans for chronic kidney disease. It can also be confusing because adjustments to diet are personal and can differ depending on a...reactions193repliesDiet & Nutrition
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...reactions384replies
Active yesterdayHow did you feel after getting diagnosed with CKD?A new diagnosis can be so overwhelming and it can bring up many emotions. Fear, frustration, surprise, and maybe even relief to get some answers. How did you feel after...reactions298repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
Active 2 days agoExperiences With a Rare Type of Kidney DiseaseWhile kidney disease itself is not rare, there are over 150 types of rare kidney diseases. Does anyone here live with or know someone who lives with a rare type...reactions13repliesAwareness
Active 3 days agoTips for managing fatigue. How would you describe your fatigue? How has it impacted your life?I have lived with fatigue for decades. I had a great career and now I'm retired. There were times in my life when it was hard to explain fatigue to...reactions107repliesCoping
Active 3 days agoI do not want dialysis. What is the end stage of CKD like physically?reactionsreplies
Active 6 days agoHave you experienced any chronic kidney disease symptoms?Chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms can often be quite inconspicuous – that's sometimes why CKD is referred to as a "silent" disease. I'm curious to hear everyone's experiences with CKD symptoms...reactions172repliesSymptoms