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No New Posts Get started here: Rules, Help
Read the forum rules and guidelines. Do you need help, you can come here.

Moderator: kidneysp
8 Posts
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Last post by Jessica
in Re: The Help Page
on July 02, 2009, 02:24:12 PM PDT
No New Posts Introduce Yourself/Share Your Story
You know who we are. Now we're wondering who you are! Tell us a little about yourself here because we'd all like to get to know you!

Moderators: kidneysp, weKANer
1977 Posts
219 Topics
Last post by BJ275
in Re: New and anxious
on Yesterday at 04:30:48 PM
No New Posts Just Diagnosed
Have you just been told you have kidney disease, need dialysis or a kidney transplant to live? This is the place to ask questions or share your experience, strength and hope.

Moderator: joeynt
32 Posts
5 Topics
Last post by getlife
in HOPEline, just a phone c...
on February 02, 2010, 05:26:19 PM PST
No New Posts Lifestyles
How do you live with CKD? What are your coping strategies and what do you do to make life joyful and satisfying? Come here to learn about the lifestyles of CKD patients and their family members.

Moderators: Scuba Girl, refurb
471 Posts
50 Topics
Last post by Angie
in Re: Grocery List Suggest...
on February 03, 2010, 07:54:20 AM PST
No New Posts The Renal Diet and Exercise, It Does Your Body Good
Whether its pre-dialysis, during dialysis or transplant, share your experiences, ideas or even how you learned to cope. Even share a recipe or helpful hints.

Moderators: getlife, jules17
390 Posts
57 Topics
Last post by CoachRichie
in Re: Apart From Lack Of E...
on January 27, 2010, 02:04:03 PM PST
No New Posts You CAN Travel While On Dialysis
Do you like to travel? Have you done any traveling while on treatment? Share experiences here.

Moderators: jolie3, hemoman68
22 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Travel may be hazard...
on December 22, 2009, 07:39:37 PM PST
No New Posts Living Donation
This is all about living donation, the thought processes that go into becoming a living donor and the reality of living donation. This place is all about living donors and living donation.

Moderators: Scuba Girl, flosschick
88 Posts
13 Topics
Last post by marcy996
in Re: I May Have A Donor
on January 21, 2010, 12:39:45 PM PST
No New Posts Care Partners
This is a place for care partners to discuss issues related to caregiving and CKD. Are you a dialysis helper or are you helping someone along with the transplant process? We invite you to share your wisdom and experience here.

Moderator: Dez
85 Posts
18 Topics
Last post by Angie
in Re: Transplant or Dialys...
on December 29, 2009, 07:09:56 PM PST
No New Posts Emotional Issues and CKD
Everyone with CKD has unique emotions that are probably not experienced by the public in general. How do you feel? How are those close to you affected by CKD? Lets talk about our thoughts and feelings here.

Moderators: Chatty, refurb, CoachRichie
206 Posts
16 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: CKD and the Holidays
on December 27, 2009, 10:09:14 PM PST
No New Posts Other Conditions, Issues, and Concerns
Other medical conditions can cause or be caused by CKD. There are many interactions between various medical conditions and CKD. We can talk about those conditions here.

Moderator: flosschick
753 Posts
114 Topics
Last post by marcy996
in Re: Insurance Fraud
on February 06, 2010, 09:01:01 PM PST
No New Posts Predialysis
Predialysis patients are those not sick enough to require dialysis but who are heading in that direction. What are you doing in conjunction with your physician to preserve your remaining kidney function and delay dialysis for as long as possible? Are you considering or have you had a pre-emptive transplant? Please discuss here.

Moderators: Chatty, jolie3
157 Posts
15 Topics
Last post by jules17
in Re: Insertion for a new ...
on January 15, 2010, 02:23:54 PM PST
No New Posts Hemodialysis
Discuss hemodialysis, it's pros and cons, and why you like or dislike it. How are you feeling on hemodialysis and how long have you been on it? Share your thoughts about hemodialysis here.

Moderators: jolie3, joeynt
743 Posts
67 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Medical Jewelry: Do...
on December 29, 2009, 03:15:05 PM PST
No New Posts Peritoneal Dialysis
All about Peritoneal Dialysis. What is different about peritoneal dialysis as compared to hemodialysis? How do you feel on peritoneal dialysis? Are you happy with your choice? Your questions, concerns, and thoughts about PD belong here.

Moderators: flosschick, Marina
189 Posts
26 Topics
Last post by old_fool
in Re: Advances in Peritone...
on December 04, 2009, 01:50:04 PM PST
No New Posts Home Hemodialysis
Home hemodialysis allows patients an extraordinary amount of freedom in planning and carrying out their treatment. Many patients report being happier and feeling better in general when they are on home hemodialysis. Let us hear your comments, concerns, and questions about home hemodialysis here.

Moderator: getlife
126 Posts
26 Topics
Last post by Rich Berkowitz
in Re: Traveling Internatio...
on January 18, 2010, 12:34:14 PM PST
No New Posts Home and Incenter Nocturnal Hemodialysis
Nocturnal dialysis is a form of treatment more and more patients are turning to. Tell us about your experiences with nocturnal dialysis and tell us about how you feel in general. Patients are interested in hearing more about nocturnal dialysis so please share your experiences here.

Moderators: Chatty, getlife
128 Posts
24 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Survival and hospita...
on December 01, 2009, 04:29:03 PM PST
No New Posts Dialysis Medications
Predialysis and dialysis patients can talk about medications here. What are you on and why? Are your medications working? Do you have any side effects? Do you have advice for fellow patients? Share with us here.

Moderators: Dez, Angie
141 Posts
28 Topics
Last post by Angie
in Re: Comparison of vancom...
on August 30, 2009, 01:56:39 PM PDT
No New Posts Working While on Dialysis
Are you working or attending school and on dialysis or are you on dialysis and do you plan to start working? How do you balance work and dialysis? Is working while on dialysis a possibility for you? What about traveling, Share with us here.

Moderator: jules17
88 Posts
11 Topics
Last post by Chatty
in Re: CBS's Undercover Bos...
on Today at 11:48:12 AM
No New Posts Transplant Central
This is a place for your general comments and questions about kidney transplantation. Transplantation seems to be the holy grail for many CKD patients. Lets try to demystify the subject a little here! Do you have a transplant center...what info can you share with us?

Moderator: Bonnie
899 Posts
99 Topics
Last post by NoelTheNole
in Re: SUCCESS!!
on February 01, 2010, 07:22:49 PM PST
No New Posts Transplant Listing and the Wait
How does a person get listed for transplant? What are the medical and other requirements a patient must have in order to be listed? Share your listing and evaluation thoughts and experiences here. And how is the wait going? You may be waiting to be listed or on the list and waiting for a kidney. Perhaps you are waiting for a living donor to come forward or for that person to make a decision or to be evaluated. What are your thoughts about the wait? How did or do you feel during and about the wait?

Moderators: Chatty, jolie3
142 Posts
25 Topics
Last post by OZfan
in Transplants Can Proceed ...
on February 05, 2010, 10:02:36 AM PST
No New Posts Transplant Experience and Longevity
Recall your big day for others. How did you feel when you got the call? What was it like when you received your transplant? How long were you in the hospital after? How are you doing now? How long have you had your transplant..what attributed to this time?

Moderators: Angie, CoachRichie
94 Posts
18 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Transplant Anniversa...
on January 07, 2010, 11:18:24 AM PST
No New Posts Transplant Medications and Care
What medications are you on and how are they working? How do you care for your gift? Compliance is an absolute necessity with a transplant. How do you maintain it?

Moderator: OZfan
359 Posts
50 Topics
Last post by old_fool
in Re: The long awaited app...
on Today at 09:14:33 PM
No New Posts Transplant Fun!
Now that you've got that kidney it is time to have some fun! What are you doing in your life now that your new kidney is working happily away?

Moderator: Bonnie
40 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: What Was the First T...
on December 27, 2009, 10:00:54 PM PST
No New Posts Renal Support Network Programs
The Renal Support Network has several programs provided for patients, family members throughout the U.S. Comment here on the programs that RSN has provided. You can find all the programs at www.rsnhope.org

Moderators: refurb, Jessica
399 Posts
103 Topics
Last post by getlife
in "Gout and CKD-A New Era ...
on February 02, 2010, 05:14:52 PM PST
No New Posts Announcements
Site news, updates, and other useful information from your KidneySpace administrators and moderators and the Renal Support Network can be found here.

Moderator: kidneysp
313 Posts
114 Topics
Last post by travelman
in Dialysis Patient Citizen...
on December 04, 2009, 11:32:48 AM PST
No New Posts CKD Advocacy, Legislative, and Regulatory
To keep informed and comment on the latest issues impacting how care is delivered.

Moderators: weKANer, jules17
276 Posts
94 Topics
Last post by suzypar2002
in Patient Ambassador for D...
on February 05, 2010, 10:54:38 PM PST
No New Posts In the News
News of interest to CKD patients and just plain interesting news can be found right here. If you see or hear something interesting please share with us by posting it here.

Moderators: OZfan, Chatty
1011 Posts
360 Topics
Last post by CoachRichie
in Re: Modest Kidney Functi...
on February 05, 2010, 01:36:41 PM PST
No New Posts Kidney Community Events
A place for the community to post information about events and activites that help people with kidney disease.

Moderator: Chatty
101 Posts
37 Topics
Last post by Scuba Girl
in Re: Donate Life America-...
on February 04, 2010, 12:22:35 PM PST
No New Posts Canada
Here is a place for our Canadian friends to post items of interest to fellow Canadians and everyone else. We have many members from Canada so here is a place for you!

Moderator: Angie
108 Posts
39 Topics
Last post by Jester
in Ontario's Renal Communit...
on January 24, 2010, 09:57:52 AM PST
No New Posts Celebrating Today!
Want to wish a member Happy Birthday, or Happy Aniversary...or Happy Day to that year mark of their transplant! Post it here!

Moderator: Scuba Girl
168 Posts
9 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Birthday Celebration...
on January 04, 2010, 02:45:23 PM PST
No New Posts Get Well Wishes
Lets send some good wishes to our members who are under the weather. This is the place where we can help brighten someone's day.

Moderator: Scuba Girl
104 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by nerak06m
in Re: Jenabcd is back i...
on August 14, 2009, 07:35:07 AM PDT
No New Posts In Memory Of
Here we remember those members, family members, and friends who have gone before us.

Moderators: kidneysp, Chatty
47 Posts
6 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: In memory of Stephan...
on January 29, 2010, 04:38:33 AM PST
No New Posts Just For Fun!
Got a joke? A favorite Quote? Or dying to discuss the latest Movie you saw? This is the place. Books, music and more...

Moderators: MaliaJoy, getlife
772 Posts
121 Topics
Last post by BJ275
in Re: Happy Groundhog Day ...
on February 06, 2010, 10:14:31 AM PST
No New Posts Just For Teens!
A place for youth to gather and discuss all things related to TEENS with CKD

Moderators: MaliaJoy, Mishy89
122 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Renal Teen Prom! soo...
on December 08, 2009, 06:39:00 PM PST
No New Posts KidneyCrap!
This is a place where you can vent your frustrations.

Moderators: jolie3, CoachRichie
177 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by CoachRichie
in Re: Insurance Companies ...
on January 06, 2010, 02:30:45 PM PST
No New Posts Smiles Everyone! Smiles! Post a Pic!
Share a picture of you, family or with a friend!

Moderators: getlife, JayCa
217 Posts
23 Topics
Last post by davidbetty
in Re: Sandman and I
on December 31, 2009, 05:36:54 AM PST
No New Posts Stories of Hope
Inspire, dream, and hope

Moderators: OZfan, Chatty, getlife
109 Posts
31 Topics
Last post by getlife
in Re: Dancing with God
on February 04, 2010, 10:56:48 PM PST
No New Posts What's On Your Mind?
Open forum to discuss whatever crosses your mind

Moderators: Scuba Girl, CoachRichie
2115 Posts
166 Topics
Last post by CoachRichie
in Re: Kidney problems for ...
on February 05, 2010, 01:46:26 PM PST
No New Posts Para nuestro espaņol renales de la Comunidad

Moderators: getlife, Marina
41 Posts
30 Topics
Last post by Jessica
in Nuevo Programa de Ahorro...
on September 04, 2009, 02:08:36 PM PDT
No New Posts Looking for More Information?
You have a resource that you have used. Feel others would benefit? You can post your resources and links right here.

Moderators: getlife, Jessica
32 Posts
18 Topics
Last post by MdGuy
in Re: New Caregiver run Lu...
on December 31, 2009, 01:32:48 PM PST
No New Posts Tech Time and Help
New Technology comes around all the time, share them here. If you need Help navigating KidneySpace, post your remarks here.

Moderators: kidneysp, Jessica
243 Posts
39 Topics
Last post by Angie
in Re: A Message to those w...
on December 08, 2009, 05:18:04 PM PST

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