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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
The Benefits of Batch CookingThere are many benefits of batch cooking, especially when we are tired and feeling sluggish, not having the energy to cook a...reactions8comments
Waiting For A Kidney TransplantFor those of you who haven't read my previous posts, I was born with a single left kidney that has chronic kidney...reactions4comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
My Journey with CKD and My Living DonationAt the start of the new 2000 millennium, I made a promise to myself to hold myself more accountable for my health...reactions2comments
How I Have Navigated Exercise With CKDFitness has always been an important part of my life. I believe to reap all benefits your body and mind has to...reactions3comments
High Protein Diets and Kidney DiseaseI have been told my entire life how much proteins are important for our human body. But this changes when we have...reactions10comments
Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on CHRONIC-KIDNEY-DISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Dealing with the Tenckhoff Catheter InsertionA few weeks ago, I went in for my Tenckhoff catheter insertion surgery. For those that don't know, a catheter is the...reactionscomments
Thief of JoyBeing chronically ill sometimes puts you in the mindset that you just aren’t doing enough. Is it really that we’re not doing...reactions4comments
After Being Discharged With Kidney FailureAfter being discharged from the hospital after my first kidney failure, it took forever for me to understand what I needed to...reactions1comment
Build Up To Transplant and SurgeryDuring my time at university, it was confirmed at my a hospital appointment that my kidney function was too low and my creatinine...reactions3comments
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
Explaining Kidney DiseaseExplaining kidney failure to people can become very overwhelming, especially if they haven’t experienced it themselves. Sometimes you can be criticized, judged...reactions2comments
Friend or Foe? Navigating Relationships With Chronic Kidney Disease (Part 1)Chronic kidney disease entered my life in my sophomore year of high school and I had never felt so isolated. I found myself...reactions3comments
