Active 3 days agoHow Do You Handle Being Diagnosed With Several Illiness At Once?I was talking to someone who got diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and chronic kidney disease all within a few weeks. Have you ever been diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoMy Father Is 90 And We Have To Make The Decision Dialysis Or No DialysisI just want to know how you made this decision. Of course, he is saying no way. I want to keep him here until there's nothing else we can do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingCaregivingTips & Advice
What Do You Do When Your Cramps Are Unbearble?I have talked to many people who have the most painful cramping. They are saying it is the worst pain ever. I remember getting a cramp so bad once that...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Do You Get Extremely Cold When Doing Dialysis?This question came up in a support group meeting. Are you allowed to have electric blankets or anything like that when you are doing dialysis? Some people are extremely cold...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceDialysis
has anyone had a flare up of eczema before??I've never had eczema before. I have skin issues when it's itching, but it's just come up in the last month. It's so itching. I've been using oat cream and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceSymptoms
"Got the call to do cognitive behavioural therapy." I have recently been struggling with my anxiety. I recently assessed to see what help I would need to get the tools to learn to control my panic attacks, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Anyone else have skin issues due to CKD?I was just wondering has anyone ever had any allergic reactions or any skin issues due to CKD? It’s something that Happens to me quite often of recent so was...Reactions0reactionsComments52 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
What Is The Impact Of Plant Based Diet On Your GFR?My numbers have declined significantly. This is a wake-up call for me, so I have to change my lifestyle. What are your thoughts on a plant-based diet? Have you ever...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDialysis CopingTips & Advice
What have you learned since being diagnosed with CKD? *This giveaway has closed but we still welcome community members to share what they've learned since being diagnosed with CKD* We all can learn something from those around us and...Reactions0reactionsComments95 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice