Active todayBeing diagnosed with 3rd stageIt seems like my doctor did not pick up on me having this sooner. Being diagnosed with 3rd stage made me nervous. afraid and angry. I already have life threatening...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active yesterdayDid Your Kidneys Number Drop After A Covid Booster?I have heard people say their kidney numbers drop after COVID boosters. Has this happened to you or do you know anyone who has? We would like to hear from...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingAwareness
Active 4 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 Comments177 repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
Active 5 days agoWhat Is Something That Has Shocked You?I'm in my second year of being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. On my last nephrologist appointment, my numbers were pretty good. I just saw my primary doctor and she...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
Prednisone side effects Is anyone else on prednisone for there CKD? I’m on 10mg daily but there are side effects that i really struggle with such as bloating of the stomach, anxiety,tremors with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Has anyone ever been denied a transplant for CKD? If so, what was the reason? Were you able to fix what was causing you to be denied? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team Member)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingAwareness
Twenty Four Years And Counting On DialysisI have a family member that has been on dialysis for 24 years. I remember when she first started she had to start a whole new lifestyle. She no longer...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingHemodialysis
Are You New To Dialysis Or Had A Transplant Before Dialysis?I know this can be hard and your life changes forever. You have to deal with new lifestyle stuff and learn new things. This can get overwhelming. Don't forget about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDialysis CopingTips & Advice
Tips 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments47 repliesCoping
What 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 Comments1 repliesSymptomsCoping