Anxiety can be an overwhelming challenge, especially when dealing with a chronic health condition like chronic kidney disease (CKD). Making lifestyle changes for kidney health can be stressful, and anxiety can make things even more challenging. In this blog, we’ll talk about how anxiety impacts both your body and mind, how it can cause physical… Continue reading Managing Anxiety While Making Changes for Kidney Disease
Category: Chronic Kidney Disease
Tips for Exercising with Kidney Disease As The Weather Changes
Is It Safe to Exercise with Kidney Disease When the Weather Is Changing? Spring is here, and the weather is changing rapidly! You know what that means – time to adjust your exercise routine if you’re living with kidney disease. These seasonal shifts can influence how Chronic Kidney Disease patients experience symptoms during physical activity.… Continue reading Tips for Exercising with Kidney Disease As The Weather Changes
Does Stage 1 CKD Always Get Worse? Handling Health Anxiety
You’re walking out of the doctor’s office with a stage one chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis. Your mind starts to spiral with questions: Will it get worse? What changes do I need to make right now? What will my life look like with CKD? While you might not feel physically different, knowing that something could… Continue reading Does Stage 1 CKD Always Get Worse? Handling Health Anxiety
Why Your Kidneys Might Be Behind Your Sleep Troubles
Sleep is super important for our overall well-being and it impacts everything from how we think and feel to our physical health. But many of us have trouble getting a good night’s rest, which can lead to various health problems. One thing that often gets overlooked when it comes to sleep issues is kidney health.… Continue reading Why Your Kidneys Might Be Behind Your Sleep Troubles
Primary Glomerular Rare Kidney Disease (RKD) vs Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Differences, Symptoms and Treatment
When we talk about kidney disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD) often dominates the conversation. However, there’s another category of kidney conditions that affects thousands of people worldwide yet receives far less attention: primary glomerular rare kidney diseases (RKD). These conditions present unique challenges for patients and healthcare providers alike, requiring specialized approaches to diagnosis and… Continue reading Primary Glomerular Rare Kidney Disease (RKD) vs Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Differences, Symptoms and Treatment
Can Improving Kidney Function Help Your Heart?
When it comes to maintaining a healthy body, the kidneys and the heart play critical roles in overall well-being. Often, these two organs work behind the scenes to regulate essential bodily functions, like fluid balance, blood pressure, and waste removal. However, when one organ is compromised, the effects can cascade, impacting the other. That brings… Continue reading Can Improving Kidney Function Help Your Heart?
What to Eat for Early Stage CKD and Why It Affects Your Mental Health
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can be an overwhelming diagnosis, and managing the condition often requires significant changes to your lifestyle—especially your diet. As you adapt to a new way of eating, you can easily feel frustrated by the foods you can no longer enjoy. However, it is crucial to focus on the right foods and… Continue reading What to Eat for Early Stage CKD and Why It Affects Your Mental Health
How to Enjoy Frozen Foods with CKD
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor If you’ve been diagnosed with CKD, you might be wondering if frozen foods are off-limits. Maybe you’ve heard they’re packed with sodium or preservatives, and now you’re feeling overwhelmed every time you step into the frozen aisle. Good news—you can enjoy frozen foods with CKD! In fact, frozen… Continue reading How to Enjoy Frozen Foods with CKD
The 4 Season Strategy for Managing Multiple Medication Costs
Managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) is challenging enough without the added burden of fluctuating medication costs. Medication prices often change throughout the year for patients in the United States due to factors like insurance plan adjustments, deductible resets, and price shifts. This blog will outline how you can plan and manage the costs of CKD… Continue reading The 4 Season Strategy for Managing Multiple Medication Costs
Heart and Kidney Friendly Ways to Manage Potassium Levels At Home
Maintaining balanced potassium levels is crucial for both heart and kidney health. Potassium is an essential mineral that helps with muscle function, nerve signaling, and fluid balance in the body. However, both low and high potassium levels can pose serious health risks, especially to the heart and kidneys. In this article, we’ll dive into how… Continue reading Heart and Kidney Friendly Ways to Manage Potassium Levels At Home