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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Confidence and CKDConfidence can come in many forms when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), like advocating for yourself, setting boundaries with others, talking...reactionscomments
Managing My Diet While Living With CKDFor those of us living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in the end stages, we know how many diet changes there...reactionscomments
My Cousin's Journey With Stage 5 Chronic Kidney DiseaseThere is so much that people don’t know about living with CKD. My cousin started having issues with her kidneys when she...reactionscomments
What Do You Do When People Ask You Too Many Personal Questions About Your Health?I have been invited to many events over the years. Many remember years ago, there was one lady whom I had known...reactionscomments
