My Kidney Transplant and My Renal Transplant NephrectomyIn 2014, I was lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant from the England Donor List at the age of 18 years old. I went on to continue my education... By Sabad Khaire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is Chronic Kidney Disease Silent?One thing that really surprised me about chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is that it is sometimes called a "silent disease." What does that even mean to us? Basically, it... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes TogetherLiving with both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been a real juggling activity for me. It looks like both conditions require all my attention. But... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with The Financial Strain of Chronic Kidney DiseaseI have come up with some resources and tips for managing healthcare costs. My father has been dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for over a decade now. My husband... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages of HealingAs of writing this, I am 12 days post op from having surgery, and I realize that there are stages to healing that we cannot just skip. During this process... By Danyea Bailey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Like I'm Not Living Up To My Potential Due to CKDI imagine having any health condition can sometimes make you feel that you're not living to your fullest potential. Especially if it impacts your day to day life. For me... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Early Diagnosis Of Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe term early diagnosis, to me, means the chances of grabbing the disease at its starting point, likely making it easier to treat. Maybe in some cases, an early diagnosis... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Experiencing Anxiety Before Doctor's AppointmentsPrior to 2009, I was a healthy young man who had never suffered with anxiety or worried about going to my hospital appointments. Even when I was first diagnosed with... By Khiry Rowe-Hopkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Young Adults with Chronic Kidney DiseaseI was talking to my youngest son the other day who is on dialysis. I asked him what the hardest part of dealing with chronic kidney disease was for him... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Role Of Exercise In Managing Chronic Kidney DiseaseLiving with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging, but physical exercise can help to improve overall health and well-being. However, exercise is becoming very challenging for me. I find... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How I Handle My Doctors AppointmentsAny newly diagnosed patients who start to see a nephrologist get overwhelmed or need that extra reassurance. As someone who has been seeing doctors since 2011, I have had some... By Sabad Khaire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waiting For A Kidney TransplantFor those of you who haven't read my previous posts, I was born with a single left kidney that has chronic kidney disease (CKD). I am 24 years old and... By Holly Wakelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Journey with CKD and My Living DonationAt the start of the new 2000 millennium, I made a promise to myself to hold myself more accountable for my health. I wanted to be proactive in my health... By Curtis Warfield4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Researching CKD Has Improved My JourneyI was 2 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease. I am now 24 at stage 5, I've had a bit of time to find... By Holly Wakelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Batch CookingThere are many benefits of batch cooking, especially when we are tired and feeling sluggish, not having the energy to cook a meal. Whatever stage we are at, we feel... By Sabad Khaire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
High Protein Diets and Kidney DiseaseI have been told my entire life how much proteins are important for our human body. But this changes when we have been diagnosed with a kidney condition. The first... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Thief of JoyBeing chronically ill sometimes puts you in the mindset that you just aren’t doing enough. Is it really that we’re not doing enough or is it that we are comparing... By Danyea Bailey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dealing with the Tenckhoff Catheter InsertionA few weeks ago, I went in for my Tenckhoff catheter insertion surgery. For those that don't know, a catheter is the tube that gets surgically inserted in to your... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join the Conversation: 4 Popular Forums About Living With Chronic Kidney DiseaseFor more than a year, the forums section of Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net has been a place to vent, find support, and connect with others about all things related to chronic kidney disease... By Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Have Navigated Exercise With CKDFitness has always been an important part of my life. I believe to reap all benefits your body and mind has to offer, exercise needs to be included in your... By Holly Wakelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments