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What caused my chronic kidney disease stage 3 was lithium use for many years. Why is that?

Being diagnosed with 3rd stage

It seems like my doctor did not pick up on me having this sooner. Being diagnosed with 3rd stage made me nervous. afraid and angry. I already have life threatening...

Allergic reaction

Has anyone ever had any allergic skin reactions to medication or any substances used before having a scan? I have recently had a Ct scan which has left me with...

Will you have to go on dialysis

I have stage 3A CKD.

Hi I'm Sharon. I'm 71 and In stage 3A. Just wondering when others started seeing a nephrologist...

Caregivers, how do you set yourself boundaries to not overwhelm your own health?

As someone with some care responsibilities as a CKD patient for my family members, for example, I tend to give too much handling help when I should delegate, but how...

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...

Has anyone ever been denied a transplant for CKD?

If so, what was the reason? Were you able to fix what was causing you to be denied? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team Member)...

Twenty Four Years And Counting On Dialysis

I have a family member that has been on dialysis for 24 years. I remember when she first started she had to start a whole new lifestyle. She no longer...

Practice Asking For A Kidney

I know this sounds silly, but ask. People can't look at another person and know they need a kidney. My son needs a kidney, but most people don't know he...

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