What have you learned since being diagnosed with CKD? *This giveaway has closed but we still welcome community members to share what they've learned since being diagnosed with CKD* We all can learn something from those around us and...Reactions0reactionsComments95 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
How Long Will I Live With Chronic Kidney Disease?Of course, we don't know. If you got this disease back in the day, you might have some concerns. Of course, this question has crossed my mind but with the...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessMental HealthProgression
FeaturedWomen health and ckdAs someone who’s had kidney disease since 16, I’ve always struggled with my menstrual cycle especially on dialysis I didn’t have any for six years and this is something I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsSymptoms
Warning ⚠️ I never knew that my deodorant had a warning not to use if you have CKD. It contained aluminum and is difficult to pass through the kidneys....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
What Tina Turner Taught Us About Chronic Kidney Disease? For those of you who don't know who Tina Turner is, she was the queen of rock and roll. She just passed away recently. This is going to be short...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Starting back work after a long period away due to health! I am due to be starting back part time work in the not to distant future has anyone recently gone back to work full time or part time after being...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedWhat restitutions do you follow being a transplant or CKD patient?I thought I would start a discussion on, "Restitutions" as a patient, as I am a transplant patient myself, I have four major "Restitutions" 1. Grapefruit 2. Raw food (Shushi)...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessKidney Transplant Side Effects
Communication Is The KeyBefore myself and my family members got diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, I didn't even know if I knew where my kidneys were, or what they do to protect our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAwareness
Feeling Overwhelmed About Taking Vaccines In The 60+ Age GroupI'm at the end of my rope about taking all these vaccines. I know that they are supposed to help us, but I am over the top right now. It's...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCopingHealthcare Team
Peritoneal Dialysis While You SleepMy youngest son does peritoneal dialysis 7 days a week. As a mom I was worried that this would be too much for his body. He has a full-time job...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessDialysis Coping