What Are Your Thoughts On Genetic Testing?I have been thinking about this for a while now. My father, son, cousin and I have been diagnosis with CKD. Has anyone ever had genetic testing done to see...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessTreatment
Experiences With a Rare Type of Kidney DiseaseWhile kidney disease itself is not rare, there are over 150 types of rare kidney diseases. Does anyone here live with or know someone who lives with a rare type...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwareness
How Do You Occupy Yourself While Doing Dialysis?Dialysis treatment can take many hours for each session. What do you do to occupy your time while waiting? Do you read, write, blog, audiobooks, etc? What do you do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessCopingMental Health
What Medications Shouldn't I Take With Chronic Kidney Disease?I know this is a hard question for all of us to answer without our doctor giving us directions. My primary care physician just gives me a flippant answer. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesAwarenessHealthcare Team
Do You Know The Cause Of Your Chronic Kidney Disease?I know my culprit is diabetes and high blood pressure. But I got to thinking, I know that everyone who gets CKD doesn't have these illnesses. Do you know what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Can Chronic Kidney Disease Be Passed From Generation to Generation?I never thought much about this until recently. Not sure why this never crossed my mind. My grandmother was diagnosed with CKD at the age of 85. She said that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
I Just Got Dealt A Double WhammyI 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessCopingHealthcare Team
Farxiga for ckdHas anyone been on this for their ckd (not diabetes) and if so have u experience any side effects...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwareness
CuriousI have been told that my CKD is caused by my high blood pressure and my diabetes. But I have also read CKD may be caused by other things but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
What vitamins or herbs helped you?I'm a 53yr mother, Grammy and wife.. I have a few health issues (chronic pancreatitis, thyroid, COPD) I've been dealing with stage 3b kidney function for a few years and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & NutritionAwarenessCoping