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...reactions1comment
The Day I Found Out I Had Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe day I found out I had chronic kidney disease (CKD), was a day that will forever be carved into my memory...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and AnemiaAnemia is when the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells or not enough of a protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is...reactionscomments
Financial Management For Chronic Kidney DiseaseI never expected to go through the journey of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is accompanied by several unexpected medical difficulties...reactionscomments
Living With A Chronic Condition? Here Are 5 Hacks You Need To KnowI represent one of the 60 percent of lupus patients who are diagnosed with lupus nephritis, a type of chronic kidney disease...reactions8comments
The Importance Of Getting Second OpinionBelieve me when I say I know how it feels when you hear that you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I...reactionscomments
Do You Know The Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease?My youngest son, father, and mother all have chronic kidney disease. My mother just left us a few months ago, but it...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
What Will Happen If I Experience Kidney Failure?When you get a diabetes diagnosis, the most primary thing we all need to be careful about is our heart and kidney...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Symptoms To Look Out For With CKDI know that I can pick myself up time and time again after bouts of illness, with a smile on my face...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Be Your Own Best Advocate With Chronic Kidney DiseaseLiving with chronic kidney disease has taught me many things, especially when it comes to visiting my doctors. Today, I will share...reactionscomments
Coming To Terms With CKDAccepting chronic kidney disease can be hard to do. Especially if you think it is going to be a one time thing...reactionscomments
Long Term Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Chronic kidney disease can have an everlasting effect on your life. Mine has impacted me enough to want better for myself and...reactionscomments
Real Gratitude with Chronic Illness: Navigating Thanksgiving and BeyondWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, there’s an outpouring of gratitude challenges, thankfulness posts, and heartfelt reflections. It’s the season to count...reactions1comment
Being Diagnosed With Chronic Kidney FailureAfter being diagnosed with lupus in 2013, I thought that I had gone through the worst. Then in 2014, I experienced my...reactions4comments
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
Iron Infusion Life HackEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Lately, I have been struggling...reactionscomments
