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
Understanding Fluctuations in Your eGFR LevelsEstimated glomerular rate (eGFR) is a tool doctors use to find out how well your kidneys are working. A low eGFR can...reactionscomments
Understanding 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
Things You Need to Know About Stage 3 Kidney DiseaseMy husband was just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. He doesn’t show emotions, but I told him that we really need...reactions2comments
Feeling Like I'm Not Living Up To My Potential Due to CKDI imagine having any health condition can sometimes make you feel that you're not living to your fullest potential. Especially if it...reactions2comments
Early Diagnosis Of Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe term early diagnosis, to me, means the chances of grabbing the disease at its starting point, likely making it easier to...reactions2comments
Experiencing Anxiety Before Doctor's AppointmentsPrior to 2009, I was a healthy young man who had never suffered with anxiety or worried about going to my hospital...reactions1comment
Young Adults with Chronic Kidney DiseaseI was talking to my youngest son the other day who is on dialysis. I asked him what the hardest part of...reactions2comments
The Role Of Exercise In Managing Chronic Kidney DiseaseLiving with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging, but physical exercise can help to improve overall health and well-being. However, exercise...reactions13comments
How I Handle My Doctors AppointmentsAny newly diagnosed patients who start to see a nephrologist get overwhelmed or need that extra reassurance. As someone who has been...reactionscomments
Financial Assistance and Resources for Chronic Kidney DiseaseA diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be stressful on several fronts. Your doctor will explain what treatments you need and...reactionscomments
