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...reactions2repliesCoping
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...reactions1replySide Effects
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions9repliesDiagnosisFriends & Family
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1reply
What vitamins or herbs helped you?I'm a 53yr mother, Grammy and wife.. I have a few health issues (chronic pancreatitis, thyroid, COPD) I've been dealing with stage 3b kidney function for a few years and...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionAwarenessCoping
What are ways to offset the metallic taste in my mouth ?I often has a persistent metallic taste in my mouth. Are there ways to neutralize it ?...reactions2repliesTreatment
My name is Tammie I was diagnosed with stage 1 chronic kidney disease and I ask my doctors what I can and can not eat and they told me to eat healthy could someone...reactions12repliesNewly DiagnosedDiet & Nutrition