Chronically ill Chronicles

In 2008 at 21 I was diagnosed with FSGS a degenerative kidney disease. After 15 years and 2 covid infections, I entered End Stage Renal Disease. Because of that I began dialysis Fall 2024. I am now waiting for a kidney transplant which can take 5-7 years unless I find a living donor. This blog hopefully will educate, entertain, and encourage folks about being a donor and kidney health.

Become a Living Donor

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What happens in a kidney transplant, for the recipient?

A kidney transplant can give someone a better quality of life. Did you know that you don't replace the non functioning kidney? They just keep adding new ones.

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What are the dangers of HemoDialysis?

While dialysis is life saving and necessary for people who have kidney failure. It is not without risk.

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Kidneys do what?

What are kidneys good for anyway? Lots!