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What is your current management plan for CKD?

Everyone's management plan for chronic kidney disease may look different. There may be a combination of medication, dialysis, transplant, diet, exercise, and...

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Do you live with any other health conditions in addition to CKD?

Many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also live with other health conditions. What other health conditions do you (or your...

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What are some lingering questions you have about CKD?

All questions are safe here. What would you like to know about chronic kidney disease? Post your question here and our health...

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What stage of CKD are you currently in?

Hi! I'm curious to learn: What stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are you currently in? What stage of CKD were you...

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Diet

I am managing my kidneys with diet and lots of water....

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Rash and itching

My husband has stage 4 renal failure and cancer in his remaining kidney. He has a rash and is itching like crazy...

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Have type 5 kidney disease

What is the thought about dialysis is it worth it??...

Has Your Doctor Ever Mentioned the APOL1 Gene?

If you or a loved one is living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there's a genetic risk factor you may never have...

Has your health impacted your relationships with friends or family?

I thought I would start this discussion board to see if anyone has had any personal experiences with their health impacting relationships...

Pig Kidneys

I just got this report and thought I’d share it and ask what you all think about this direction in transplants. https://www.medpagetoday.com/nephrology/kidneytransplantation/114121?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2025-02-07&mh=d5d794c0cbfb7667454f6a989b927286&zdee=gAAAAABm4uU4oYO4atZaCjSAis94fUefdwZGwG6H2K12lZ0aLPs7GY6XUjqYhGnXGNDIHf425DAbAK...

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