I Just Got Dealt A Double WhammyI got some blood work back from my primary care physician. She said that my potassium level was very low and that she was going to give me a prescription...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCopingHealthcare Team
CKDTrying to make plans. Seems like I try to plan on traveling to see my daughter, I get an UTI or hospital visit. Got diagnosed with CKD a year after...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesMental HealthCoping
FeaturedDo you get any unsolicited advice about managing CKD?I didn't realize that many people I know have CKD or at least people in my circle. They don't have a clue, but now they are all experts. I should...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
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
How important is routine to you with chronic kidney disease?As with any illness, an effective routine can help reduce stress. I know personally for me a routine can lead to better mental health. I am 65 and recently retired...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
Starting Life On DialysisOn my last doctor appointment with my father, the doctor said we had to start talking about dialysis. My only concern is that my father is almost 90. His motto...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingCopingDialysis
Dry itchy skinI have dialysis 3 ti.es a week and am always itchy and I feel buggy, like I'm being bitten by insects. Does anyone know how to get rid of the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDialysis
Farxiga for ckdHas anyone been on this for their ckd (not diabetes) and if so have u experience any side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Anxiety about upcoming hospital appointments When ever I have a hospital appointment coming up anxiety always kicks in for me I think that after having my blood tests I will receive a phone call saying...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
How Is Your Personal Relationship With Friends And Family Since CKD Diagnosis?I have heard people say that friends and friends treat them differently after telling them they have chronic kidney disease. When you are ill relationships can experience changes in roles...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping