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
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about...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
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
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
Lifestyle ChangesAfter you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you realize that CKD can change your entire life. After my first kidney...reactionscomments
When You Doubt Yourself As A CaregiverI have been a caregiver for several years now. I would not have thought that years ago that I would be in...reactionscomments
Navigating Treatment Decisions with IgA NephropathyIgA nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that causes damage over time. This damage can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD)...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Chronic Kidney Disease - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Resources for CaregiversMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, 1 in 4 US adults report providing...reactionscomments
Second Kidney FailureIn February of 2016, I was in a car accident. It was a head on collision by someone running a red light...reactions1comment
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactionscomments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Why Educating Yourself About Chronic Kidney Disease Is ImportantI am the caregiver for my father who has chronic kidney disease. He is now 88 years old. When I first heard...reactionscomments
