Active 2 days agoHow 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...reactions303repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
Active 7 days agoSymptoms Stage 3b beginning to experience frequent urination sometimes foamy, itchy skin and rest leg symptoms cramping in my legs....reactionsrepliesSymptomsCoping
What Is Something That Has Shocked You?I'm in my second year of being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. On my last nephrologist appointment, my numbers were pretty good. I just saw my primary doctor and she...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
How do you cope with uncontrollable stress from your CKD?For me when I get stressed I tend to worry no stop and it does affect me mentally a lot, to the point it affects my kidney, have you ever...reactions4repliesCoping
Symptoms of CKD stage 3bItchy skin sleeping difficulties fatigue frequent urination acne like bumps...reactions1replySymptomsCoping
What Is Restless Leg Syndrome?This is something I have been dealing with for the past 30-plus years. I thought this was something normal that happens to everyone. I was talking to my dietitian and...reactions5repliesSymptomsCoping
Has your health impacted your relationships with friends or family?I thought I would start this discussion board to see if anyone has had any personal experiences with their health impacting relationships with freinds and family as this is something...reactions42repliesCoping
Do you use therapy or other methods to cope with CKD? I have been in and out of therapy with a renal psychiatrist over the years to help with learning to cope with CKD, the anxiety behind it, and learning tools...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCopingMental Health
The symptoms are very hard to deal withI was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD back in 2912 when I was having a bout with left axillary cancer. Since then I have come down to Stage 4. I...reactions2repliesCopingSymptoms
Chronic Kidney Disease And Our Mental HealthHaving to deal with a chronic illness like kidney disease or any other illness can take a toll on our mental health. So many people practice mindfulness. I have never...reactions51repliesCopingMental Health