When Someone Tells You They Have Stage 1 Chronic Kidney Disease?I've just recently learned about the different stages of CKD. I was on a Zoom call and someone mentioned they were stage 1. Everyone got quiet and was at a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replieseGFR LevelDiagnosis
Some encourangment please?CDKGood evening to all the fighters here on the forum.I've written before to get courage but it seems I need some encouragement as I'm not well.I'm thinking of seeing a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDepressionDiagnosis
Steps To Take With Stage 3 Kidney DiseaseI was diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. I was told to make healthy lifestyle changes such as eating a kidney-friendly diet and drinking more water. I added in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Access To Medical RecordsI requested my medical records from my primary care physician. This was when I read that I had chronic kidney disease. I was stage 3, and shock to even see...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedWelcome! Please Introduce YourselfWelcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Do You Know The Cause Of Your Chronic Kidney Disease?I know my culprit is diabetes and high blood pressure. But I got to thinking, I know that everyone who gets CKD doesn't have these illnesses. Do you know what...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Can Chronic Kidney Disease Be Passed From Generation to Generation?I never thought much about this until recently. Not sure why this never crossed my mind. My grandmother was diagnosed with CKD at the age of 85. She said that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
What You Don't Know Will Hurt You?I was able to go back years and look at my past doctor reports. I was shocked that I was in stage 2 kidney disease. I am so confused as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisEarly stageLate stage
Do you have a family history of CKD?One risk factor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a family history of chronic kidney disease. Does anyone here have a family history of CKD? If so, did you find...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDiagnosisFriends & Family
What would you do differently when first being diagnosed with CKD? Is there anything you would do differently if you were diagnosed with CKD now and what advice would you give to others on dealing with there CKD?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis