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 for a while. For some reason, she always...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 was so hard and very, very uncomfortable. 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 with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed...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 so well. For me, this is a time...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! Dining out can be a scary and stressful...reactionscomments
Food and Drinks to Avoid After a Kidney TransplantAt each stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), good nutrition is key to staying healthy. What you can and cannot eat depends on your kidney function and other medical conditions...reactionscomments
In America: What’s That?Are you living with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? No matter where you are in your CKD journey, we want to hear from you. To learn more about the challenges of...reactionscomments
The Unknown of WaitingI've been dealing with chronic kidney disease since I was 16 years old and it has been difficult. I went through all of the motions, taking all the right steps...reactions1comment
How I Manage My Itchy Skin With CKDItchy skin seems to be a common symptom for people dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially during the end stages. My legs were the target for my itchy flare-ups...reactions7comments
What Is Nephrotic Syndrome?Nephrotic syndrome is a set of symptoms that signal the kidneys are not working adequately. It is also sometimes called leaky kidney. In adults, nephrotic syndrome is commonly caused by...reactionscomments
Honey Garlic Butter ChickenFor those who want recipes for just yourselves to be quick and easy, this honey garlic butter chicken recipe will only take you 20 minutes! You can pair it any...reactionscomments
Traveling ImmunocompromisedDon’t you just hate when your doctor tells you you can't travel? I hate when my doctor tells me when or where to travel. But I am grateful that they...reactionscomments
Long Term Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Chronic kidney disease can have an everlasting effect on your life. Mine has impacted me enough to want better for myself and change in a positive way. When I was...reactionscomments
Coconut Mojito MocktailI can personally say that I enjoy a nice cold beverage. When you have a well presented drink, people will assume it is alcoholic. I especially wanted to create this...reactionscomments
Grandma, I Want to Give Daddy A Kidney"Grandma, I want to give Daddy a kidney." These were the words my 17-year-old grandchild muttered to me. She knew she had to wait until she was 18, but I...reactionscomments
I Made A DecisionAs a new wife and mom, I never thought I'd find myself in an emergency room facing a life altering diagnosis. Kidney disease was not a part of our growing...reactionscomments
Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney StonesKidney stones are a very common condition. About 1 in 10 people will have kidney stones at some point in their lives. Kidney stones can be very painful, but they...reactionscomments
Traveling with Chronic Kidney Disease As A Senior CitizenWhen life throws you lemons, just make lemonade. I have been hearing this saying for as long as I can remember. My husband and I just retired. Traveling the world...reactionscomments
Health is Number OneThe one thing I’ve learned and am still learning while living with kidney disease is that your health should be your number one priority. As obvious as it sounds, it...reactionscomments
Focaccia BreadFocaccia bread is one of the primarily soft and tasty loaves of bread for all different dishes, like soups, sandwiches, and dipping. This recipe is perfect for me when I...reactionscomments