Active todayTips for managing fatigue. How would you describe your fatigue? How has it impacted your life?I have lived with fatigue for decades. I had a great career and now I'm retired. There were times in my life when it was hard to explain fatigue to...Reactions0reactionsComments100 repliesCoping
Active 5 days agoChronic Kidney Disease And Our Mental HealthHaving to deal with a chronic illness like kidney disease or any other illness can take a toll on our mental health. So many people practice mindfulness. I have never...Reactions0reactionsComments51 repliesMental HealthCoping
Common occurrence?I was diagnosed late last year with CKD but my nephrologist says I've had it longer. My major symptom is severe flank pain. Do others also experience this? My kidneys...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingSymptoms
How do you cope with uncontrollable stress from your CKD?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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
What were some of the biggest adjustments to make to your lifestyle when starting dialysis?I have several family members on dialysis, so I got many different answers. The number one thing that stuck in my mind is the number of medications you have to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
How 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...Reactions0reactionsComments291 repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
Do you have support when things get tough with CKD?I was just diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, but I have several other chronic illnesses. My anxiety was through the roof, I was scared, and then the tears came when...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCoping
will i be able to work once i start dialysis? just office work, no heavy lifting.looking for feedback about working when you are on dialysis. no heavy lifting..just office work....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Has Anyone Been Effected By The "Baxter Plant Closure"?Baxter has 7 manufacturing sites within North America and 13 plants worldwide. Some hospitals where taking steps to conserve their supplies of intravenous (IV) fluids, How have the closures affected...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
CKDTrying to make plans. Seems like I try to plan on traveling to see my daughter, I get an UTI or hospital visit. Got diagnosed with CKD a year after...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesMental HealthCoping