Starting back work after a long period away due to health! I am due to be starting back part time work in the not to distant future has anyone recently gone back to work full time or part time after being...reactions1replyAwarenessCoping
Communication Is The KeyBefore myself and my family members got diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, I didn't even know if I knew where my kidneys were, or what they do to protect our...reactions1replyCopingAwareness
Feeling Overwhelmed About Taking Vaccines In The 60+ Age GroupI'm at the end of my rope about taking all these vaccines. I know that they are supposed to help us, but I am over the top right now. It's...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingHealthcare Team
Peritoneal Dialysis While You SleepMy youngest son does peritoneal dialysis 7 days a week. As a mom I was worried that this would be too much for his body. He has a full-time job...reactions1replyDialysis AwarenessCoping
Do You Have A Collection Of Blood, Body Fluids And Pus?I know this is not pleasant to bring up, but there is a name for this. It is called Peritonitis if you have chronic kidney disease. My son decided to...reactions1replySymptomsCopingPeritoneal dialysis
Mistakes or anxiety that's happened due to your CKDI'm about to travel abroad, and as a transplant patient, we have lots of Meditation as the dose increases or decreases, I made the mistake of not bringing enough medication...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingKidney Transplant
How Do You Cope When Both Husband And Wife Have Illiness?My husband and I both were diagnosed with chronic kidney disease within a few months of each other. We are both 65 and like doing things together. I have noticed...reactions1replyMental HealthCopingDepression
Some encourangment please?CDKGood evening to all the fighters here on the forum.I've written before to get courage but it seems I need some encouragement as I'm not well.I'm thinking of seeing a...reactions6repliesCopingDepressionDiagnosis
Anyone on Prednisolone or have been?I’ve been taking Prednisolone and I have been struggling with the side effects of gaining weight the most, it’s such a big change for me that it’s been affecting my...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionSide Effects
FeaturedWhat Is Your Favorite Self-Care Routine?Having chronic kidney disease can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and social health. What are some ways you practice self-care to manage your stressors?...reactions7repliesCoping