Active 3 days agoConfidence 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
Active 6 days agoHas your health impacted your relationships with friends or family?I thought I would start this discussion board to see if anyone has had any personal experiences with their health impacting relationships with freinds and family as this is something...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesCoping
Active 6 days agoHow did you feel after getting diagnosed with CKD?A new diagnosis can be so overwhelming and it can bring up many emotions. Fear, frustration, surprise, and maybe even relief to get some answers. How did you feel after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments80 repliesCopingDiagnosisMental Health
Active 7 days agoHow 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Active 7 days agoWhat 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingSymptoms
Coming into winter weather, has the weather impacted your CKD more?I live in London and it's freezing outside now that we are in winter weather, which means flu season and colds which is easy to catch with our low immune...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingWeather
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingDepressionSide Effects
Uncontrollable Stress and how do cope?For me when I get stressed I tend to worry no stop and it does affect me mentally a lot, to the point it affects my kidney, have you ever...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
When You Are Angry About A Kidney Transplant?Everyone is waiting for that day. Yea!!! I'm getting a kidney. But what happens when it's a family member and all they do is bring it up? You hear how...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingDepressionFriends & Family
