What I Wish People Knew About Living With CKDThe first thing I want people to know is that some illnesses may not be visible, until they are. I have had...reactions1comment
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
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
My First Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness MonthMy first chronic kidney disease (CKD) awareness month has passed. Nothing brings the issue of CKD awareness home like hearing your new...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
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
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 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
Rest, Refill, RechargeThere are 12 months, 365 days, and 8,760 hours in a year and somehow, there is still not enough time. Somehow we all...reactions1comment
Having SupportSpousal and family support can be a big help when suffering through a kidney failure. Especially the long hospital visits and the...reactions2comments
Mental Health During Stage 5 CKDFor those that have read previous articles of mine or follow my Instagram account miss__ckd, you know that I am currently sitting...reactions7comments
Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life with Chronic Kidney DiseaseHow ya’ll doing? Today, I want to talk about a topic that has been close to my heart since my CKD diagnosis...reactions3comments
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
Dealing With Chronic Kidney Disease and RelationshipsHow ya’ll doing? Recently, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). I really didn’t know I would have to handle many...reactions1comment
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
Skin Issues I Have Faced While Living With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIn 2022, I had one of the worst allergic reactions I have ever experienced. It was like I had reptile skin. It...reactionscomments
Coping with the Emotional Impact of a CKD DiagnosisHow ya’ll doing? I consider myself a man’s man. Nothing can move or shake me, so I thought. When I was diagnosed...reactions6comments
From the Desert to the Dialysis ChairThe words that changed my life forever... "Sergeant Jones, I’m sorry to tell you this, but you have nephrotic syndrome, which is...reactions6comments
Kidney MedicationsThe medications used to treat chronic kidney disease can be very harsh to the body. The first drug I took was called...reactionscomments
DialysisA few months after my first kidney transplant, I came to the realization that my body was rejecting the kidney and my...reactions1comment
