Rash and itchingMy husband has stage 4 renal failure and cancer in his remaining kidney. He has a rash and is itching like crazy. We cannot find anything to stop this and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
FeaturedHow has CKD impacted traveling? I'd love to learn more about how chronic kidney disease (CKD) has impacted traveling. What tips and tricks do you have when traveling with CKD? Please share your experiences with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravel
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
Are there certain times of the year that are easier or harder to manage CKD?Hi! I am curious to know if there are certain times of the year that are easier or harder to manage chronic kidney disease for you. Please share your experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How long will it take for proteinuria to go away ?I was recent diagnosed with hypertension stage 2 but all of my CT scans were normal and had a GFR of 142.55 and a creatinine of 0.72.On the 24 hour...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What vitamins or herbs helped you?I'm a 53yr mother, Grammy and wife.. I have a few health issues (chronic pancreatitis, thyroid, COPD) I've been dealing with stage 3b kidney function for a few years and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionAwarenessCoping
What are ways to offset the metallic taste in my mouth ?I often has a persistent metallic taste in my mouth. Are there ways to neutralize it ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Anyone have tips to increase hydration?I'd like to create this forum thread to talk more about hydration! As many of you know, staying hydrated is very important when living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My name is Tammie I was diagnosed with stage 1 chronic kidney disease and I ask my doctors what I can and can not eat and they told me to eat healthy could someone...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiet & Nutrition