How 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 Comments1 repliesMental HealthCopingDepression
Some encourangment please?CDKGood evening to all the fighters here on the forum.I've written before to get courage but it seems I need some encouragement as I'm not well.I'm thinking of seeing a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
Confidence 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
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesCoping
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
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
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
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
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMental HealthCoping
Starting Life On DialysisOn my last doctor appointment with my father, the doctor said we had to start talking about dialysis. My only concern is that my father is almost 90. His motto...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCaregivingCopingDialysis