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
Helping a Loved One Through Kidney TransplantKidney transplant is a life-saving treatment for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. And care partners are essential...reactionscomments
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership - Thank You!Thank you for your interest in CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership! We'll be reaching out with more information if you've been...reactionscomments
Lifestyle ChangesAfter you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you realize that CKD can change your entire life. After my first kidney...reactionscomments
Become a Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net Health Leader!Please note: At this time, we are not actively recruiting new patient leaders. Would you like to share your experience with the...reactionscomments
CKD and Mineral and Bone DiseaseWhen the kidneys stop working as well as they should, many things begin to go wrong in the body. One of the...reactionscomments
When A Loved One Gets Diagnosed With Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen my baby boy, who was 40 at the time, told me he was in chronic kidney failure, I didn’t know how...reactionscomments
Community Views: What I Wish Others Knew About Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term health condition in which the kidneys are unable to remove extra water and waste properly...reactions4comments
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
What is Gout?Though chronic kidney disease (CKD) mainly affects the kidneys, it also can affect many other parts of the body. If you are...reactions12comments
Having SupportSpousal and family support can be a big help when suffering through a kidney failure. Especially the long hospital visits and the...reactions2comments
Common Sleep Problems Caused by Kidney DiseasePeople with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) often have trouble sleeping. A small 2022 study comparing sleep problems...reactions9comments
