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 the way, he is 44, but still my... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, or not supported. Sometimes people will never understand... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 have dealt with so far. For those that... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 things I went through while getting my CKD... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 2023 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2023 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards, previously known as... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things They Never 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 on this earth. I used to take care... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 than 104,000 people are waiting to receive an... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kidney MedicationsThe medications used to treat chronic kidney disease can be very harsh to the body. The first drug I took was called Cellcept, also called mycophenolic acid. It is an immunosuppressant... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 young, dumb (some people might say I'm still young... By Holly Wakelin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 friend, the nephrologist, say you have CKD. Well, not... By Lawrence Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 my chronic kidney disease (CKD). I’m Claire. I... By Claire Sachs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 I never knew these people had a name. ... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Childhood Kidney DiseasesYour kidneys act as a filter for the blood in your body, controlling the amount of water and waste. Kidney disease occurs when the kidneys become damaged and can no... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kidney Awareness Month 2023: Water Bottle GiveawayThe Kidney Awareness Month 2023: Water Bottle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! March marks Kidney Awareness Month. To recognize this, we are hosting a water bottle... By Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 members of the transplant team.1-3 If you have... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lifestyle ChangesAfter you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you realize that CKD can change your entire life. After my first kidney failure, I tried to change my lifestyle. But... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 chronic kidney disease community and help others who... By Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 most common health issues that can occur with... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 to handle it. He had a wife and... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments