My Lupus Diagnosis: The Beginning of My Health Journey2009 was the year where my life changed forever. I had just celebrated my 18th birthday and had a big party with...reactions1comment
Learning From Someone With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI am a mother to my youngest son who was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at age forty. He is forty-five now...reactions1comment
Living Donor ProtectionLiving organ donors make it possible for those who need an organ transplant to receive the gift of life. In 2020, one-third...reactionscomments
Healing From My Second Kidney FailureThis time I had to figure out what caused this kidney failure. Was I not eating or dieting correctly? Because this kidney...reactions1comment
A Mothers Fight To Find A KidneyI remember these words as if they were just said yesterday. Mommy, my kidneys are failing. Once our kidneys are out of complete...reactions1comment
Reading a Comprehensive Metabolic PanelA comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that doctors use to diagnose or monitor various health problems. It can also...reactionscomments
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
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
Caring for Your Kidneys When You Have DiabetesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Megan Munoz and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. Each year, the American Diabetes...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries With Chronic IllnessI don't know about you, but this is possibly one of the hardest sides of living with a chronic illness that I...reactions5comments
How Can Caregivers Help Their Loved Ones At Doctor Appointments?So, I will be telling you today, how my sister as my caregiver helped me with all the appointments and the procedural...reactionscomments
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
Things They Don't Tell You About Chronic Kidney DiseaseBefore my mother left us, I was her caregiver for a few years. She had developed several illnesses over her 88 years...reactions1comment
April Is National Donate Life MonthRight now, thousands of people are in need of an organ transplant. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), more...reactionscomments
Kidney MedicationsThe medications used to treat chronic kidney disease can be very harsh to the body. The first drug I took was called...reactionscomments
Embracing Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen I was in my teens, I honestly couldn’t care less about my health for context I am now 23. I was...reactions8comments
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
Introduction to Claire SachsIt’s always nice to know from whom you are seeking information and support, right? So, I thought I would introduce myself and...reactions1comment
Are You New To Caregiving?I have had a chronic illness since the age of 5. I had a few people helping me on this journey, but...reactions1comment
Childhood Kidney DiseasesYour kidneys act as a filter for the blood in your body, controlling the amount of water and waste. Kidney disease occurs...reactionscomments
