Chronic kidney disease is more than just a diagnosis, it is a condition that marks major changes. To live comfortably and maintain as much kidney function is possible, there are a lot of big lifestyle changes you will need to make. The idea of making lifestyle changes can feel daunting, but really the changes you […]
Fluid Restrictions
When Are Fluid Restrictions Necessary with Chronic Kidney Disease
Fluid restrictions can be one of the most difficult parts of living with chronic kidney disease. Almost daily people are told to stay hydrated, drink plenty of fluids, and to drink lots of water. As a general rule, most people are recommended to drink eight glasses of water a day or more. Chronic kidney disease […]
How to Navigate Fluid Restrictions
Fluid restrictions are perhaps one of the most difficult parts of living with the later stages of chronic kidney disease. After a lifetime of being told that you should stay hydrated, you find yourself in a position where hydrating yourself could actually be dangerous. Especially considering there could be hidden fluid sources that you might […]
Is Diet More Important Than Medication
In the world of chronic health conditions, many people truly believe that they can simply take a few pills and feel better without making any other changes to their lifestyle. Unfortunately, that is simply untrue and you could be putting yourself at risk if you are treating your illness this way. In fact, diet and […]
Fluid Restrictions for Kidney Failure
What does fluid restriction mean? When you have kidney failure your body is unable to filter and control the amount of liquids in your body. Fluid restrictions refers to the limitation of fluids you put into your body to prevent an overload of fluids in your system. This means drinking less fluids and also controlling […]
