By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor If you have CKD, chances are you have seen so much conflicting information online about what to eat with chronic kidney disease. From Google telling you that you can only eat white bread and grilled chicken to Facebook groups telling you oils are terrible for your kidneys. If… Continue reading Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
Tips for Your Physical (and Mental) Health Post-Transplant
By: Alicia McAuliffe-Fogarty, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Client Success at PatientsLikeMe Transplant surgeries have come a long way over the years, but unfortunately, there are still many risks involved with these life-saving procedures. It is normal for patients and family members to feel a range of emotions during the transplant journey – from… Continue reading Tips for Your Physical (and Mental) Health Post-Transplant
Why Is the Dialysis Diet Important For End-Stage Kidney Disease?
When living with chronic kidney disease, there are many lifestyle changes that can be made to help support your kidneys and prevent the disease from progressing to later stages. A kidney-friendly diet is one of the most important precautions you can follow. For those already in end-stage kidney disease, you may find yourself wondering if… Continue reading Why Is the Dialysis Diet Important For End-Stage Kidney Disease?
7 Diet and Exercise Tips to Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Have you ever eaten extra healthy for a few days? Meals consisted of green leafy vegetables, lots of fruit, lean protein, wholesome grains, and heart-healthy fats. After following a nutrient-dense plant based diet for several days, you may have noticed improved energy levels, less brain fog, and better sleep. This is because the foods you… Continue reading 7 Diet and Exercise Tips to Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
What You Need to Know About the Two Different Types of Dialysis
When you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you and your health care provider will discuss treatment options to help manage your condition and prevent it from progressing to kidney failure. Treatment will depend on what stage of the disease and if there are any underlying causes, like diabetes or high blood pressure. In… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Two Different Types of Dialysis
5 Simple Ways to Differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis From Fibromyalgia
After waking up in the morning, you notice feeling exhausted despite getting a good night of rest. You also notice your joints are feeling more swollen and stiffer. Even your muscles feel a little achier than usual. These symptoms may be related, or they could be completely separate. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia (FM) both… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis From Fibromyalgia
10 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Mental Illness
Going to therapy or talking with friends or family about things like anxiety, depression or PTSD, was once considered taboo. But, mental health has increasingly become a more widely accepted topic of discussion. In 2018, the American Psychological Association found that 87% of American adults agreed that having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed… Continue reading 10 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Mental Illness
What is The Link Between Depression and Multiple Sclerosis?
When you have a condition like multiple sclerosis, it’s vital to pay close attention to the physical symptoms and limitations of the condition. Things like difficulty walking, changes in vision, and increasing fatigue all have a significant impact on daily life and can provide signals of disease progress. Because patients and doctors alike can be… Continue reading What is The Link Between Depression and Multiple Sclerosis?
How is Alpha-1 Different from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Have you ever noticed a sudden cough come on that doesn’t seem to want to go away? Or felt strong during exercise one day, then found yourself getting short of breath over the next few weeks? Maybe you notice it’s getting a little harder to breath as the years go on. Chronic cough, shortness of… Continue reading How is Alpha-1 Different from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stiffness, pain, and swelling are just a few common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and are often some of the most difficult to manage. The progression of these three symptoms is usually a sign that the disease is getting worse. Visibly swollen or tender joints, symmetrical pain, and increased stiffness are all signs of progression to later… Continue reading 8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis