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...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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
Iron Infusions: My Experience and Tips for a Smooth ProcedureEditor’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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
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...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...reactionscomments
What Do You Do When People Ask You Too Many Personal Questions About Your Health?I have been invited to many events over the years. Many remember years ago, there was one lady whom I had known...reactionscomments
Skin Issues I Have Faced While Living With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIn 2022, I had one of the worst allergic reactions I have ever experienced. It was like I had reptile skin. It...reactionscomments
Iron Infusion Life HackEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Lately, I have been struggling...reactionscomments
Christmas CheerIt's the most wonderful time of the year! For me, this means I can be with family, and mine tend to mean...reactionscomments
Navigating Restaurants With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may avoid going out to eat at restaurants. If so, you are not alone!...reactionscomments
