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Managing CKD

What can I expect after being diagnosed with level 4 renal failure...

What have your experiences been like with dialysis?

Have you (or your loved one) ever used dialysis as part of your chronic kidney disease management plan? What type of dialysis did/do you use? How did/does dialysis impact your...

Symptoms

Being not sure if it's dry skin or what, periodically I feel very itchy. Recently, I discovered that my right leg near the ankle is swollen....

ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF CKD

I had every single one of the symptoms of CKD,but I am also a diabetic so I never thought about CKD, it's been a long hard road since September of...

Changes to diet

No sodium 🧂 fruits and vegetables chicken (no skin or fat) Tilapia fish no dairy products...

How has CKD impacted your mental health?

Mental health is important to everyone, but can be especially important when living with a chronic health condition, like chronic kidney disease (CKD). There can be many different emotions and...

Anyone have tips to increase hydration?

I'd like to create this forum thread to talk more about hydration! As many of you know, staying hydrated is very important when living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly...

How am I supposed to feel symptoms wise on a daily basis?

Medicare coverage for infants requiring long-term peritoneal dialysis

My great niece was born with polycystic kidney disease. She has required continuous hemodialysis since she was approximately 1 week old. She is now 4 months old and transitioning to...

What happens when choosing not to do dialysis?

I am 80 years old, have been a diabetic for about 20 years, mostly under control until recently. The only symptoms I have are low appetite and super tired however...

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