The Main Food I Restrict With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI know being born with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and going through all stages while growing up how difficult it can be...reactionscomments
My New Experience with Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you knew me, you would have quickly realized my passion for adventure and seeking new things. Even at age 65, I live...reactions2comments
Going On A Trip While On DialysisOctober 24, 2019 was my 30th birthday. Two months prior, I started my journey with peritoneal dialysis. It was a very emotional...reactionscomments
The Struggles of Putting Your Life on Hold for CKDHave you ever experienced your life blossoming and then suddenly coming to a halt from something out of your control? Have you...reactionscomments
I'm Not A Young Adult AnymoreI was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at 16, and instead of going to a children's hospital, I was referred to...reactionscomments
Exploring Other Approaches to Traditional MedicineMy doctor just diagnosed me with stage 3A chronic kidney disease (CKD). I haven’t had the strength to look that up yet...reactionscomments
Hypoglycemia in People with Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesHypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar. When your blood sugar is low, your body cannot get enough energy. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia...reactionscomments
Managing Our Emotions While Living With CKDSadness, guilt, fear, excitement, shame, depressed, dread and frustration. These are just a few emotions that I have experienced during my journey...reactionscomments
Dealing With Denial of Having Chronic Kidney Disease 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...reactions1comment
My Kidney Transplant and My Renal Transplant NephrectomyIn 2014, I was lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant from the England Donor List at the age of 18 years...reactionscomments
Why Is Chronic Kidney Disease Silent?One thing that really surprised me about chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is that it is sometimes called a "silent disease." What...reactions5comments
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes TogetherLiving with both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been a real juggling activity for me. It looks...reactions17comments
The Role Of A Caregiver While Managing CKDIf you're living with kidney disease like me and going through end stage renal failure, you'll know how important of a role...reactionscomments
Caring For My Father With Chronic Kidney DiseaseFirst off, my father is 90 years old and has plenty of health issues. I was thinking the other day about how...reactionscomments
Coping with The Financial Strain of Chronic Kidney DiseaseI have come up with some resources and tips for managing healthcare costs. My father has been dealing with chronic kidney disease...reactionscomments
Fluctuations in eGFREstimated glomerular rate (eGFR) is a tool doctors use to find out how well your kidneys are working. A low eGFR can...reactionscomments
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood properly. CKD can cause waste and fluid to...reactions2comments
Lithium and Chronic Kidney DiseaseLithium is a drug used to treat some mental disorders. But long-term use of lithium can harm the kidneys. If you are...reactionscomments
Stages of HealingAs of writing this, I am 12 days post op from having surgery, and I realize that there are stages to healing...reactionscomments
APOL1-Mediated Kidney DiseasePeople who have a specific form of the APOL1 gene are at a higher risk for developing kidney disease. When kidney disease...reactionscomments
