Chronic Kidney Disease and Dealing With Uncontrollable High Blood PressureDealing 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...reactions5comments
The Importance Of Knowing Your LimitIn 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...reactionscomments
When The Caregiver Needs Privacy As A PatientI 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...reactionscomments
How I Manage CKD While Away From HomeManaging 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...reactionscomments
What Is Hyperkalemia?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...reactionscomments
Do You Identify Chronic Kidney Disease Being an Invisible Illness?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?...reactions2comments
How I Manage Dialysis At HomeFor 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...reactions2comments
Sodium, Hypertension, and Kidney DiseaseSo, 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...reactionscomments
What to Expect: Iron InfusionsEditor’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...reactionscomments
But You Don’t Look SickHow 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...reactions10comments
The Power of Saying NoNo 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...reactionscomments
Italian Herb Chicken With Mediterranean RiceI'm huge on quick and easy dishes that still pack flavor. Standing on my feet to cook a meal for hours on end with CKD is tiring, and I'm just...reactionscomments
Me Versus My MedicationsThere are so many things that I believe I blocked out emotionally while coping with my chronic illness. But there are a few memories that I couldn't forget. One of my...reactionscomments
Vegetable Macaroni PastaThis meal is the perfect and straightforward recipe for those vegetable lovers or those who can't eat meat now, due to their chronic kidney disease and just need a light...reactionscomments
What Does Death Do Us Part Really Mean?My son has known his wife since middle school. They have been married for 18 years and have 3 beautiful children. They stood in front of their family and friends...reactionscomments
Eating While Living With CKDIt has been common for me that my doctors get offended when I am trying to get answers to the questions that I have. In the past, mine have tried...reactionscomments
Confidence and CKDConfidence can come in many forms when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), like advocating for yourself, setting boundaries with others, talking about your disease and how it effects you...reactionscomments
Managing My Diet While Living With CKDFor those of us living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in the end stages, we know how many diet changes there can be. I have lived with CKD my...reactionscomments
In-Home Testing for Chronic Kidney DiseaseHealthy kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the body. They also help maintain normal blood pressure, bone health, and red blood cell supply. If the kidneys are damaged, a...reactionscomments
My Cousin's Journey With Stage 5 Chronic Kidney DiseaseThere is so much that people don’t know about living with CKD. My cousin started having issues with her kidneys when she was in her mid-forties. Of course, she was...reactionscomments
