Active yesterdayWhat 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments93 repliesAwarenessTips & 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments40 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Do You Know That 9 Out Of 10 People Have Chronic Kidney Disase, But Don't Know It?I didn't have a clue. I guess the answer is why? So many of us live with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Maybe it's just me, but maybe this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
What Tina Turner Taught Us About Chronic Kidney Disease? For those of you who don't know who Tina Turner is, she was the queen of rock and roll. She just passed away recently. This is going to be short...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
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
What tips would you give to someone on how to shower with a peritoneal dialysis catheter or a chest port? This question came up in a group meeting. Someone suggested waterproof sheets or plastic to keep the area dry. Do you have anything to add to this list? We would...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Does anyone monitor their blood pressure with a machine at home?I’ve recently been told to measure my blood test and depending on the results I will take my medication or not, of course it’s different for everyone but do you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedWelcome! Please Introduce YourselfWelcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
What Do You Do With Dialysis Waste If You Do Hemodialysis Treatment?I'm not talking about liquid waste of course. I want to concentrate more on dialysis cassettes, bags, masks, drain bags, tubing, and boxes. But most importantly the boxes. We get...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
What Are Some Kidney Friendly Holiday Desserts?This will be my first holiday with chronic kidney disease. I WANT SUGAR!!! I have type 2 diabetes which could also be the cause of my illness. This is too...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice