Living

No 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...

There 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...

It 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...

Confidence 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...

For those of us living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in the end stages, we know how many diet changes there can be. I have lived with CKD my...

There is so much that people don’t know about living with CKD. My cousin started having issues with her kidneys when she was in her mid-forties. Of course, she was...

I have been invited to many events over the years. Many remember years ago, there was one lady whom I had known for a while. For some reason, she always...

In 2022, I had one of the worst allergic reactions I have ever experienced. It was like I had reptile skin. It was so hard and very, very uncomfortable. It...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Lately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! For me, this means I can be with family, and mine tend to mean so well. For me, this is a time...

The In America survey is now closed. Are you living with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? No matter where you are in your CKD journey, we want to hear from you...

I've been dealing with chronic kidney disease since I was 16 years old and it has been difficult. I went through all of the motions, taking all the right steps...

Itchy skin seems to be a common symptom for people dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially during the end stages. My legs were the target for my itchy flare...

Don’t you just hate when your doctor tells you you can't travel? I hate when my doctor tells me when or where to travel. But I am grateful that they...

Chronic kidney disease can have an everlasting effect on your life. Mine has impacted me enough to want better for myself and change in a positive way. When I was...

When life throws you lemons, just make lemonade. I have been hearing this saying for as long as I can remember. My husband and I just retired. Traveling the world...

The one thing I’ve learned and am still learning while living with kidney disease is that your health should be your number one priority. As obvious as it sounds, it...

The words that changed my life forever... "Sergeant Jones, I’m sorry to tell you this, but you have nephrotic syndrome, which is causing major damage to your kidneys. You cannot...

This year in December will be 3 years post-transplant for me. There is this bizarre feeling I still have with myself that I’m going to refer to as 'dating.' When...

The Kidney-Friendly Cookbook Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is a busy time! There are holidays, family gatherings, and more. It is also Diabetes Awareness Month...