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...reactions2comments
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
Lupus Nephritis and Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys do not work as well as healthy kidneys. CKD tends...reactionscomments
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
Emotional Wellness With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you are a mom of a child living with CKD, the emotional weight feels like we have it too. Oh, by...reactionscomments
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
How to Follow Dialysis Fluid RestrictionsDialysis is a treatment for people with kidney failure. About 2 in every 1,000 Americans are living with kidney failure that is...reactionscomments
Does Type 2 Diabetes Remission Lower CKD Risk?Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Getting your blood glucose levels back to normal is...reactionscomments
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
How is High Blood Pressure Related to Chronic Kidney Disease?High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can be a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypertension can also be a risk factor...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
When The Caregiver Needs Privacy As A PatientI have been a caregiver for years. But when I got my kidney scare, along with a few other things, I was...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
