How is Successful Hemodialysis Measured?How is successful hemodialysis measured? In my experience, no single measurement of hemodialysis success is universally accepted. Two measures can give you a time view: your monthly clearance rates two...reactionscomments
It's been a long journey.When I was 18, I ended up in the hospital after a UTI was misdiagnosed as the flu. Ended up being septic and spent 7 days on IV antibiotics. Found...reactionscomments
Certified Renal Dietitian and Nutritional CounselingI hope this finds you well and enjoying all the pre Christmas activities that surround us. With Christmas right around the corner, we all usually start thinking about Christmas Day...reactionscomments
Been through it allMy name is Doylan Jackson/dj and my story starts in 2017. I was having heart issues and I had to get a heart pump put in to help my heart...reactions2comments
Acute kidney injury scareIn the 1st week of July, I started feeling extremely tired, had severe leg cramps, muscle aches. I went to my PCP and drew blood. My cr was 2.5, bun...reactions4comments
CKD and 2 TransplantsI was born in 1963 with end stage renal disease (ESRD). I was only projected to live until I was 9. Today, I write this at 60 years old. I...reactions1comment
Lost and confusedI don't know if my story is different than anybody else's. I haven't read hardly any. I just joined recently. I've avoided this part because I'm not that strong. I...reactions13comments
Second time aroundI was "diagnosed" nearly 6 years ago. My eGFR was 48 and creatine was high. Went to nephrologist and they were not concerned at all. They said the usual things...reactions7comments
My CKD JOURNEYI’ve had kidney stone surgery 3 times, lithotripsy, stents, and passed them! I’ve lived with extremely high blood for many years and taken many meds over the years to try...reactions1comment
Not sure when it start - but wasn't informedAfter 25 years of spousal caregiver and his passing, it was time for me. I went for blood work thinking I might have Lyme, it was negative, but the doctor...reactions3comments
how it beganI went to my PCP at the time for a routine checkup. She ordered bloodwork, but by the time she caught my eGFR, I was already stage 3b. I was...reactions3comments
lithium toxityI was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1965, hospitalized a total of about 10 years and for 2 weeks this year. I was given lithium and had the wrong dosage. I...reactions6comments
Out of the BlueMarch 2022 - Blood test showed an EFR of 88 February 2023 - Blood test showed an EFR of 14 July 2023 - Blood test showed an EFR of 18...reactions7comments
HopefulI'm 52. I have polycystic kidney disease. Also my 30 year old daughter and 27 year old son. Both myself and my daughter have insulin dependent diabetes, anemia, and severe...reactions3comments
Alfred RitcherI am 59 years old and found out I am stage 4, near stage 5, I found out about 10 years ago I was stage 2, but have gotten kidney...reactions15comments
CKD: Born With Pelvic KidneyI was born with a pelvic kidney. I didn't learn this until I was 60. I used to get pain in my stomach. Mom said, "You have a cold in...reactions8comments
Tumor on bladder affected my kidneys..Early on a Saturday morning, I found myself barely able to stand up. I had no idea what was happening to me. I went to use the bathroom and I...reactions4comments
I'm not doctor but...I don't have a medical degree, but I am a strong advocate for myself and my health. It always seems like I'm the one that brings that to my doctor's...reactions7comments
Broken heartI mentioned to my wife's doctor that her left foot and ankle appears to be swelling, but the doctor never said anything. Although my wife had AD, and stopped eating...reactions4comments
Suffer from CKDI suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) for the past 10 years and I'm just now trying to get my kidney numbers out of good normal level. I have been...reactions3comments
