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Rash and itching

My husband has stage 4 renal failure and cancer in his remaining kidney. He has a rash and is itching like crazy...

Have type 5 kidney disease

What is the thought about dialysis is it worth it??...

Has Your Doctor Ever Mentioned the APOL1 Gene?

If you or a loved one is living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there's a genetic risk factor you may never have...

Pig Kidneys

I just got this report and thought I’d share it and ask what you all think about this direction in transplants. https://www.medpagetoday.com/nephrology/kidneytransplantation/114121?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2025-02-07&mh=d5d794c0cbfb7667454f6a989b927286&zdee=gAAAAABm4uU4oYO4atZaCjSAis94fUefdwZGwG6H2K12lZ0aLPs7GY6XUjqYhGnXGNDIHf425DAbAK...

What 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...

sleep disorder, staing at the ceiling ALL night with no sleep in you,, or waking after about 2 hours

Does being in high heat or high altitude damage stage 3 kidneys? Thanks Marty

Does being in high heat or high altitude damage stage 3 kidneys? Thanks Marty

My wife just had her 4th treatment she is extremely tired is this somewhat normal?the diet is awful

What drinks other than water do not have phosphates or potassium?

I have been researching this and it looks like coffee, teas and some smoothies are at the top. What types of drinks...

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