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...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
What tips would you give to someone on how to shower with a peritoneal dialysis catheter or a chest port? This question came up in a group meeting. Someone suggested waterproof sheets or plastic to keep the area dry. Do you have...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Does anyone monitor their blood pressure with a machine at home?I’ve recently been told to measure my blood test and depending on the results I will take my medication or not, of...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedWelcome! Please Introduce YourselfWelcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....reactions12repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
What Do You Do With Dialysis Waste If You Do Hemodialysis Treatment?I'm not talking about liquid waste of course. I want to concentrate more on dialysis cassettes, bags, masks, drain bags, tubing, and...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
What Are Some Kidney Friendly Holiday Desserts?This will be my first holiday with chronic kidney disease. I WANT SUGAR!!! I have type 2 diabetes which could also be...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
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...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
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...reactions7repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedCoping What are some ways you cope with your chronic kidney disease?...reactions3repliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedTesting frequency for protection in urine, low protein diet and overall testing ? I have foamy urine which means theirs protein in my urine. How often should I be tested?...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatment