Your Health, Your VoiceAs kidney warriors, we must remember the vital role we play in our healthcare. We cannot leave our fate in the hands...reactions1comment
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
Glazed Chicken Wings, Roast Potatoes, Sweetcorn, and BroccoliThis is a meal for a day when you feel hungry and are prepared to spend a little more time in the...reactions1comment
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
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
My Husbands Dietary Patterns Which May Have Lead to CKDToday, I want to share a personal story with you about my husband’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD); about how his...reactionscomments
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
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
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
The Benefits of Batch CookingThere are many benefits of batch cooking, especially when we are tired and feeling sluggish, not having the energy to cook a...reactions8comments
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
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
How Does CKD Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes with unique challenges to your health. These challenges include possible changes to your period (menstrual...reactionscomments
Parenting An Elderly Person With Chronic Kidney Disease: The Challenges and StrategiesParenting a child with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can present many challenges and difficulties. But how about your adult parent who has...reactionscomments
How Can CKD Affect Women’s Reproductive Health?Editor’s Note: For simplicity and ease of reading, in this article, we use the terms "women" and “mothers." But we want to...reactions1comment
Waiting For A Kidney TransplantFor those of you who haven't read my previous posts, I was born with a single left kidney that has chronic kidney...reactions4comments
Ask the Health Leaders: How Does CKD Impact Relationships?In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Living with a chronic health condition like chronic kidney disease...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
