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Coping

I am brand new and have no questions yet. I'm having difficulty right now and don't think my Nurse Practitioner knows or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The symptoms are very hard to deal with

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD back in 2912 when I was having a bout with left axillary cancer. Since then...

Chronic Kidney Disease And Our Mental Health

Having to deal with a chronic illness like kidney disease or any other illness can take a toll on our mental health...

Common occurrence?

I was diagnosed late last year with CKD but my nephrologist says I've had it longer. My major symptom is severe flank...

What 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...

will i be able to work once i start dialysis? just office work, no heavy lifting.

looking for feedback about working when you are on dialysis. no heavy lifting..just office work....

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