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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...

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Do you live with any other health conditions in addition to CKD?

Many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also live with other health conditions. What other health conditions do you (or your...

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What have your experiences been like with dialysis?

Have you (or your loved one) ever used dialysis as part of your chronic kidney disease management plan? What type of dialysis...

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What is your current management plan for CKD?

Everyone's management plan for chronic kidney disease may look different. There may be a combination of medication, dialysis, transplant, diet, exercise, and...

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What do you wish that someone would have told you when you were first diagnosed with CKD?

I wish I had been told that I needed to watch what I eat and drink at the beginning of this journey...

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need help now not when kidneys are done

d Drs haven't even put me on any plan , just give me pills and take blood tests. was not even told...

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What tests led to your chronic kidney disease diagnosis?

There are multiple tests that a doctor may use to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD). Some of the most common are urine...

Tips for managing fatigue. How would you describe your fatigue? How has it impacted your life?

I have lived with fatigue for decades. I had a great career and now I'm retired. There were times in my life...

How does chronic kidney disease impact your exercise?

Hi! I'm curious to hear more about chronic kidney disease and exercise. Has CKD impacted or changed your ability or participation in...

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...

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