To Work Or Not To WorkI have talked to plenty of people who work full and part-time jobs with chronic kidney disease. Having this illness doesn’t stop you from going to school, caring for your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Roasted Parmesan BroccoliIf you are a broccoli fan, you'll enjoy this recipe very much. Roasted goodness with cheese really brings this dish to the top of my favorite side dish and snack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Decade of Questions and AnswersLiving with chronic kidney disease, or CKD, has shaped much of my life, though it wasn’t something I understood right away. When I was diagnosed in 2011 at the age...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Path To A DiagnosisA constituent of mine found out from her health records showed she had started the beginning stages of chronic kidney disease seven years ago. This was found out by mistake...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sperm Banking After I Was Diagnosed with CKDAfter I was diagnosed with CKD in 2009, I was told that I should consider sperm banking for the future if I wanted to have children. I was told this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Your Biggest SupporterSupport plays a key part into your emotions and mental health when dealing with CKD. My mother is a new CKD patient but she also has lupus and it messes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kidney-Friendly Butterscotch CookiesIf you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), chances are you’ve been told that sweets and treats should be avoided at all costs. Truthfully, savoring sweets and treats in moderation is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Accommodations For Chronic Kidney Disease PatientsManaging a workplace with CKD is quite a journey. Today I am going to share some tips for you all so that your journey with this illness becomes easy and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Appreciation Caregiver PostIf the world did not have caregivers then who would take care of the ones no one wants to take care of? If the caregivers and the nurses were not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do's and Don'ts When Dating Someone With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you are dating someone who is living with chronic kidney disease, there are a few things that can impact your relationship, but it’s important to know that CKD is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 blessings, big and small. But if you’re living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Work On Keeping My Kidneys Healthy?I tell you when it rains, it pours. I have had several other chronic illnesses that I have had for years. On a visit to the kidney doctor, he was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can I Navigate Osteoporosis and Chronic Kidney Disease?In the past 12 months, I have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis. I wasn’t really worried too much about the osteoporosis diagnosis. I’m not prone to falling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 and financial concerns. For me, it is crucial...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Cause of the ItchWhen I started my dialysis journey, I was what my medical team called “the perfect candidate” for peritoneal dialysis. My overall experience with peritoneal dialysis was pleasant until I had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Role Of Diet And Nutrition In Managing Chronic Kidney DiseaseI am learning that food is an important medium in my life. But the food we eat is helping us get healthy or negatively affecting our life. This disease stops...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Exercise and Physical Activity On Chronic Kidney Health To be honest, I wasn’t a person that liked to exercise. I just got into it in the past 3 or so years. I do it now because it benefits...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living In The FogThey say with age comes bad memory, hair loss, fatigue, and more bad memory. I’m sure this list is more extensive than that, but at about age 16, I realized...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and NeuropathyNeuropathy is a condition that causes damage to the nerves. Nerves are found throughout the body. They are responsible for sending chemical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How I Manage My Brain Fog From CKDSince being diagnosed with CKD, I've been in stage 5 and have gotten both dialysis and kidney transplant. Being on dialysis and having a transplant twice, I've noticed my body...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
