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I Just Got Dealt A Double Whammy

I got some blood work back from my primary care physician. She said that my potassium level was very low and that she was going to give me a prescription...

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Do 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, but now they are all experts. I should...

What You Don't Know Will Hurt You?

I was able to go back years and look at my past doctor reports. I was shocked that I was in stage 2 kidney disease. I am so confused as...

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...

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