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Life with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be different than before diagnosis. Depending on what stage you are in, CKD can impact your diet, finances, work, intimacy, travel, and relationships...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can have many complications, or health issues that occur along with the condition. A common complication of CKD is swelling (edema) of the legs, hands, or...

When I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, or CKD, I was not understanding what I should do and I think most people feel this way. Before experiencing my first...

There are so many myths and misconceptions about living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and it can be hard to figure out what is factual. It's important to know the...

Type 2 diabetes can cause kidney problems that slowly get worse. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes have chronic kidney disease (CKD). A big part of managing type 2...

Join me in this video as I share what medications I currently take since undergoing my kidney transplant. My medications are always changing, but the ones I've shown you are...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Since I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember...

The Bluetooth Water Bottle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! March is National Kidney Month. In honor of this awareness month, we are hosting a giveaway! When...

It's time for me to get off of my feet and back into the workforce. Three months ago, my body was going through so much that I started to leak...

Dealing with chronic kidney disease has taught me that controlling my blood pressure is a top priority for me. I am just learning how important the kidneys are. They are...

In September 2023, I spent five days abroad, and I must say I enjoyed a well-deserved break and sunshine as London, England is always wet and cold approaching winter. I...

I have been a caregiver for years. But when I got my kidney scare, along with a few other things, I was not happy. My first question was who is...

Managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) while away from home can be a challenge, but with careful planning and a few key strategies, I've found that it's manageable. When I travel...

When you live with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you have a higher chance of forming another condition, hyperkalemia. While hyperkalemia is usually mild, it can sometimes be life-threatening. Hyperkalemia is...

Today, I'd like to talk about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how it can be considered an invisible illness. You might be wondering, invisible illness? What does that even mean?...

For those of you that have my read previous articles or follow me and my journey on instagram, you may know that I started peritoneal dialysis at the end of...

So, let’s talk about hypertension, sodium, and our little kidney function today. We all have heard at some point in our lives to keep our food less salty because it...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net.Iron deficiency anemia is something I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is...

How many times have we heard that one? I am a gun-ho, high-spirited, life-of-the-party type of person. Yes, I might be having a bad day, but you won’t know it. I'm...

No is a one word sentence and should be taken that way. Being diagnosed with lupus and chronic kidney disease at a young age, I was already a people pleaser...