How Important Is Routine To You?Keeping a routine is the most important thing in my life. I am so unorganized that it is driving me crazy. Imagine setting plans and it goes haywire and uncontrollably... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Mental Health Challenges With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI’ve only been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease for a short while now. Living with this illness has been a challenging experience for me to say the least. One thing... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What It's Like To Live With An Invisible IllnessHaving an invisible illness is interesting. In my experience, it has taught me to internalize a lot of what I'm feeling. I have always been a see it to believe... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Thought of Mortality and TransplantThis is a bit of a dark and dingy topic, but to be completely honest, it is a thought that crosses your mind as your kidney function starts to decline... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Importance of Social Support in Managing Chronic Kidney DiseaseDo you have a strategy for building a supportive network with CKD? Living with this can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. It can be helpful to have a support... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Becoming A Better MeWhen I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, or CKD, I was not understanding what I should do and I think most people feel this way. Before experiencing my first... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency AnemiaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Since I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
National Kidney Month: Bluetooth Water Bottle GiveawayThe Bluetooth Water Bottle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! March is National Kidney Month. In honor of this awareness month, we are hosting a giveaway! When... By Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Getting Back To WorkIt's time for me to get off of my feet and back into the workforce. Three months ago, my body was going through so much that I started to leak... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and Dealing With Uncontrollable High Blood PressureDealing with chronic kidney disease has taught me that controlling my blood pressure is a top priority for me. I am just learning how important the kidneys are. They are... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Importance Of Knowing Your LimitIn September 2023, I spent five days abroad, and I must say I enjoyed a well-deserved break and sunshine as London, England is always wet and cold approaching winter. I... By Sabad Khaire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Manage CKD While Away From HomeManaging chronic kidney disease (CKD) while away from home can be a challenge, but with careful planning and a few key strategies, I've found that it's manageable. When I travel... By Sabad Khaire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Identify Chronic Kidney Disease Being an Invisible Illness?Today, I'd like to talk about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how it can be considered an invisible illness. You might be wondering, invisible illness? What does that even mean?... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Manage Dialysis At HomeFor those of you that have my read previous articles or follow me and my journey on instagram, you may know that I started peritoneal dialysis at the end of... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sodium, Hypertension, and Kidney DiseaseSo, let’s talk about hypertension, sodium, and our little kidney function today. We all have heard at some point in our lives to keep our food less salty because it... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Expect: Iron InfusionsEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net.Iron deficiency anemia is something I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of Saying NoNo is a one word sentence and should be taken that way. Being diagnosed with lupus and chronic kidney disease at a young age, I was already a people pleaser... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me Versus My MedicationsThere are so many things that I believe I blocked out emotionally while coping with my chronic illness. But there are a few memories that I couldn't forget. One of my... By Danyea Bailey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating While Living With CKDIt has been common for me that my doctors get offended when I am trying to get answers to the questions that I have. In the past, mine have tried... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confidence and CKDConfidence can come in many forms when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), like advocating for yourself, setting boundaries with others, talking about your disease and how it effects you... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments