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What Are Your Thoughts On Genetic Testing?

I have been thinking about this for a while now. My father, son, cousin and I have been diagnosis with CKD. Has anyone ever had genetic testing done to see...

What can this be and what needs to be done

For over a week I have been suffering with high blood sugars(usually they have been low/average) and high blood pressure as well. This concerns both my doctor and myself. Any...

Has anyone had difficulty finding a Certified Renal Dietician?

There are many Registered Dietitians and very few Certified Renal Dieticians who have had specialized education for Chronic Kidney Disease people. I did find one who was in private practice...

Embarrassment of meeting up with friend's when you don’t have a job?

I sometimes do not want to meet up with friends because when they talk about work I can’t be involved in the conversation because I don’t have a job, it...

Anyone on Prednisolone or have been?

I’ve been taking Prednisolone and I have been struggling with the side effects of gaining weight the most, it’s such a big change for me that it’s been affecting my...

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What Is Your Favorite Self-Care Routine?

Having chronic kidney disease can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and social health. What are some ways you practice self-care to manage your stressors?...

medications

Has anyone had good results with farxiga or kerendia?...

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 the cause of my illness. This is too...

How Do You Occupy Yourself While Doing Dialysis?

Dialysis treatment can take many hours for each session. What do you do to occupy your time while waiting? Do you read, write, blog, audiobooks, etc? What do you do...

My Mom

Hi all! I’m on here because I’m now my mom’s healthcare proxy. She has to go back to a kidney doctor. But now that I have access, I see the...

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