3rd stage kidney disease I have mental health issues. I’m 67 years old diagnosed 2years ago with 3rd stage kidney disease that has gone from a to b....reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedCoping
What metaphor would you used to explain how you are feeling with CKD?I am going to say for me it would be "a drop in the ocean". I say this because I have several chronic illnesses and I'm like, here we go...reactions4repliesCoping
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...reactions1replyAwarenessDialysis Coping
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