Do you use therapy or other methods to cope with CKD? I have been in and out of therapy with a renal psychiatrist over the years to help with learning to cope with CKD, the anxiety behind it, and learning tools...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
A Persons Decision To Refuse DialysisMy grandmother was 85 when she was told she had to go on dialysis, or she would only have 2 weeks to live. They called it right, she was dead...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDialysis CopingLate stage
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessCoping
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 Comments0 repliesCopingAwareness
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 Comments1 repliesDepressionCopingFriends & Family
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingAwareness
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessCopingHealthcare 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessDialysis 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsCopingPeritoneal dialysis
Never A Dull Moment - Always Something NewI am going to leave my body to science. There is no way that one person can have so much wrong with them. I got my first chronic illness back...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisMental Health