Active 6 days ago I have stage 3A CKD. Hi I'm Sharon. I'm 71 and In stage 3A. Just wondering when others started seeing a nephrologist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Caregivers, how do you set yourself boundaries to not overwhelm your own health? As someone with some care responsibilities as a CKD patient for my family members, for example, I tend to give too much handling help when I should delegate, but how...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregiving
What Is Something That Has Shocked You?I'm in my second year of being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. On my last nephrologist appointment, my numbers were pretty good. I just saw my primary doctor and she...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
What do you wish that someone would have told you when you were first diagnosed with CKD?I wish I had been told that I needed to watch what I eat and drink at the beginning of this journey. I wasn't told that taking care of this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments54 repliesDiagnosis
Prednisone side effects Is anyone else on prednisone for there CKD? I’m on 10mg daily but there are side effects that i really struggle with such as bloating of the stomach, anxiety,tremors with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
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 Comments1 repliesCopingAwareness
Twenty Four Years And Counting On DialysisI have a family member that has been on dialysis for 24 years. I remember when she first started she had to start a whole new lifestyle. She no longer...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingHemodialysis
Practice Asking For A KidneyI know this sounds silly, but ask. People can't look at another person and know they need a kidney. My son needs a kidney, but most people don't know he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDialysis CopingTips & Advice
Make An Appointment To Come Back In One YearI had my second appointment with my nephrologist recently. I have seen a dietitian, exercise, ate right and drank plenty of water since my diagnosis. I didn't expect him to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replieseGFR Level