Do you find it hard to follow a strict diet? Many people with CKD struggle making healthy food choices while also managing their stress, anxiety, and the daily challenges of their condition. Anxiety around food is something that many people can relate to. But how can you manage those emotions and live a healthier life?… Continue reading Mindful Portion Control for CKD Patients Without Feeling Deprived
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Chronic Kidney Disease Related Itching That Won’t Stop? Here’s What You Can Do
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may have noticed that your skin feels dry or itchy. Many people with kidney disease have persistent itching, also called pruritus. This type of itching can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and even mess with your sleep and daily routine! Wondering what you can do to stop it? Let’s… Continue reading Chronic Kidney Disease Related Itching That Won’t Stop? Here’s What You Can Do
Safe Sunlight Exposure and Walking for CKD Vitamin D Deficiency
When living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), managing your health carefully is a daily task. You need to watch your diet, control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and make sure you are exercising regularly. One area people often forget? Making sure you get enough vitamin D! Vitamin D is important for supporting bone, muscle,… Continue reading Safe Sunlight Exposure and Walking for CKD Vitamin D Deficiency
Spice Alternatives That Add Flavor Without Sodium for CKD
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor When it comes to eating for your kidney health, sodium is one of the first things you might be told to limit. While that advice is important for managing blood pressure and reducing fluid retention, it often leaves people wondering…“how do I make my food actually taste good… Continue reading Spice Alternatives That Add Flavor Without Sodium for CKD
Managing Anxiety While Making Changes for Kidney Disease
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
Depression Signs in Early Stage Kidney Disease
Dealing with early-stage kidney disease (CKD) can be tough, and many people focus mainly on the physical symptoms while not realizing how much it can affect their mental health. Depression is often one of the first signs that CKD is taking a toll, but it can be hard to spot because it tends to start… Continue reading Depression Signs in Early Stage Kidney Disease
When Conditions Collide: The Mental Load of Managing Multiple Diagnoses
Managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) is tough enough on its own, but many people with CKD also have to deal with other conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and anemia. It can be a lot to handle—both physically and emotionally—and can feel overwhelming trying to keep everything in balance. In this post, we’ll talk about… Continue reading When Conditions Collide: The Mental Load of Managing Multiple Diagnoses
Ozempic Shown to Be Effective at Reducing Kidney Damage
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers looked at the effects of Ozempic (semaglutide) on kidney disease in adults who have both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). They found that Ozempic significantly reduced albuminuria by 52.1% compared to the placebo group. Albuminuria is a condition in which the kidneys… Continue reading Ozempic Shown to Be Effective at Reducing Kidney Damage
What is Nephrotic Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Every year, around 200,000 people in the United States suffer from nephrotic syndrome. This is a disorder affecting the kidneys, causing them to leak protein into the urine. Nephrotic syndrome is actually a group of symptoms and findings that include: Our kidneys help remove waste and excess fluid from the blood. They do this by… Continue reading What is Nephrotic Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Puffy Eyes – A Potential Symptom of CKD
If you have allergies, you know the routine. Step outside, start dabbing at your eyes, and check your pockets for a tissue. Having puffy eyes is a common issue! They can be caused by the aforementioned allergies, lack of sleep, aging, or eating too much salt. They can also be caused by a few different… Continue reading Puffy Eyes – A Potential Symptom of CKD