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If you knew me, you would have quickly realized my passion for adventure and seeking new things. Even at age 65, I live my life to the fullest. I loved traveling...

October 24, 2019 was my 30th birthday. Two months prior, I started my journey with peritoneal dialysis. It was a very emotional transition and time in my life. I was...

Have you ever experienced your life blossoming and then suddenly coming to a halt from something out of your control? Have you ever had to put all of your aspirations...

I was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at 16, and instead of going to a children's hospital, I was referred to an adult hospital. This is because in the...

My doctor just diagnosed me with stage 3A chronic kidney disease (CKD). I haven’t had the strength to look that up yet, but decided that I could look for alternative...

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar. When your blood sugar is low, your body cannot get enough energy. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include: Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures or fainting...

Sadness, guilt, fear, excitement, shame, depressed, dread and frustration. These are just a few emotions that I have experienced during my journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD). I imagine there...

My husband and I are in denial that I have CKD. We haven’t acknowledged it at all or that something has taken place. I am acting as though I don’t actually have...

In 2014, I was lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant from the England Donor List at the age of 18 years old. I went on to continue my education...

One thing that really surprised me about chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is that it is sometimes called a "silent disease." What does that even mean to us? Basically, it...

Living with both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been a real juggling activity for me. It looks like both conditions require all my attention. But...

First off, my father is 90 years old and has plenty of health issues. I was thinking the other day about how you navigate love and challenges. Caring for a loved...

I have come up with some resources and tips for managing healthcare costs. My father has been dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for over a decade now. My husband...

Estimated glomerular rate (eGFR) is a tool doctors use to find out how well your kidneys are working. A low eGFR can be a sign of kidney disease or kidney...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood properly. CKD can cause waste and fluid to build up in the body, along with other...

Lithium is a drug used to treat some mental disorders. But long-term use of lithium can harm the kidneys. If you are taking lithium, regular lab tests can tell you...

As of writing this, I am 12 days post op from having surgery, and I realize that there are stages to healing that we cannot just skip. During this process...

People who have a specific form of the APOL1 gene are at a higher risk for developing kidney disease. When kidney disease is caused by the APOL1 gene, it is...

My husband was just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. He doesn’t show emotions, but I told him that we really need to talk about this. After being with someone...

I imagine having any health condition can sometimes make you feel that you're not living to your fullest potential. Especially if it impacts your day to day life. For me...