How Can I Navigate Osteoporosis and Chronic Kidney Disease?In the past 12 months, I have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis. I wasn’t really worried too much about the osteoporosis diagnosis. I’m not prone to falling... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Cause of the ItchWhen I started my dialysis journey, I was what my medical team called “the perfect candidate” for peritoneal dialysis. My overall experience with peritoneal dialysis was pleasant until I had... By Danyea Bailey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Having Bone Fragility Along With Chronic Kidney DiseaseBack in the day, they said that chronic kidney disease was found in older age people who just have old kidneys. As for me, I’m a chronic kidney patient myself... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and MenopauseFunny, but not funny. I have been on medications for different chronic health conditions since 1963, which has changed a lot of things in my body. Lately, I haven’t been... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Main Food I Restrict With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI know being born with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and going through all stages while growing up how difficult it can be to know what to eat. When I was... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My New Experience with Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you knew me, you would have quickly realized my passion for adventure and seeking new things. Even at age 65, I live my life to the fullest. I loved traveling... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Going On A Trip While On DialysisOctober 24, 2019 was my 30th birthday. Two months prior, I started my journey with peritoneal dialysis. It was a very emotional transition and time in my life. I was... By Danyea Bailey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Struggles of Putting Your Life on Hold for CKDHave you ever experienced your life blossoming and then suddenly coming to a halt from something out of your control? Have you ever had to put all of your aspirations... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Not A Young Adult AnymoreI was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at 16, and instead of going to a children's hospital, I was referred to an adult hospital. This is because in the... By Sabad Khaire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exploring Other Approaches to Traditional MedicineMy doctor just diagnosed me with stage 3A chronic kidney disease (CKD). I haven’t had the strength to look that up yet, but decided that I could look for alternative... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Our Emotions While Living With CKDSadness, guilt, fear, excitement, shame, depressed, dread and frustration. These are just a few emotions that I have experienced during my journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD). I imagine there... By Holly Wakelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing With Denial of Having Chronic Kidney Disease My husband and I are in denial that I have CKD. We haven’t acknowledged it at all or that something has taken place. I am acting as though I don’t actually have... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments5 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments10 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