kidney disease and raceI am concerned about the effects of the new race-neutral estimation of kidney function (GFR) on treatment eligibility. It is estimated that ten non-Black patients (who probably have chronic kidney...reactionsrepliesTreatment
What Is Restless Leg Syndrome?This is something I have been dealing with for the past 30-plus years. I thought this was something normal that happens to everyone. I was talking to my dietitian and...reactions5repliesSymptomsCoping
How long have you been on dialysis?How long have you been on dialysis (either currently or in the past)? What type of dialysis? Please share your experiences with us!...reactions28repliesDialysis
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 with freinds and family as this is something...reactions42repliesCoping
Do you use therapy or other methods to cope with CKD? I have been in and out of therapy with a renal psychiatrist over the years to help with learning to cope with CKD, the anxiety behind it, and learning tools...reactions4repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
The symptoms are very hard to deal withI was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD back in 2912 when I was having a bout with left axillary cancer. Since then I have come down to Stage 4. I...reactions2repliesSymptomsCoping
What Is Something That Has Shocked You?I'm in my second year of being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. On my last nephrologist appointment, my numbers were pretty good. I just saw my primary doctor and she...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment