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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 mental health. I am 65 and recently retired...

Starting Life On Dialysis

On my last doctor appointment with my father, the doctor said we had to start talking about dialysis. My only concern is that my father is almost 90. His motto...

Dry itchy skin

I have dialysis 3 ti.es a week and am always itchy and I feel buggy, like I'm being bitten by insects. Does anyone know how to get rid of the...

Farxiga for ckd

Has anyone been on this for their ckd (not diabetes) and if so have u experience any side effects...

Anxiety about upcoming hospital appointments

When ever I have a hospital appointment coming up anxiety always kicks in for me I think that after having my blood tests I will receive a phone call saying...

The Different Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease - What Age Where You Diagnosed?

We all are at different stages and experience different things. I'm at stage 3a; age 65. There are days I feel like I can't go on. My son is 45...

Denial

I learned in June of my ckd and I was on my way out the door when the nurse said you have ckd right? And I'm like who. She said...

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...

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...

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...

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