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Confidence being damaged since having CKD

Since I was diagnosed with CKD back In 2009 I feel my confidence has worse and worse as the years have gone on. I used to be outgoing the life...

What to do if you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease?

Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to manage the condition and maintain your quality of life. Here's what you...

Never A Dull Moment - Always Something New

I am going to leave my body to science. There is no way that one person can have so much wrong with them. I got my first chronic illness back...

A Persons Decision To Refuse Dialysis

My grandmother was 85 when she was told she had to go on dialysis, or she would only have 2 weeks to live. They called it right, she was dead...

What Is Restless Leg Syndrome?

This is something I have been dealing with for the past 30-plus years. I thought this was something normal that happens to everyone. I was talking to my dietitian and...

Did Your Kidneys Number Drop After A Covid Booster?

I have heard people say their kidney numbers drop after COVID boosters. Has this happened to you or do you know anyone who has? We would like to hear from...

Being diagnosed with 3rd stage

It seems like my doctor did not pick up on me having this sooner. Being diagnosed with 3rd stage made me nervous. afraid and angry. I already have life threatening...

What Is Something That Has Shocked You?

I'm in my second year of being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. On my last nephrologist appointment, my numbers were pretty good. I just saw my primary doctor and she...

Has anyone ever been denied a transplant for CKD?

If so, what was the reason? Were you able to fix what was causing you to be denied? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team Member)...

Twenty Four Years And Counting On Dialysis

I have a family member that has been on dialysis for 24 years. I remember when she first started she had to start a whole new lifestyle. She no longer...

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