KidneyLyfe — KidneyLyfe https://www.kidneylyfe.com/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:03:43 +0000 en KidneyLyfe — KidneyLyfe Confidence in Dialysis staff and transplantation https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1560/confidence-in-dialysis-staff-and-transplantation Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:57:45 +0000 Dialysis Berriosa1234 1560@/discussions I saw an interesting article about dialysis staff and there lack of understanding about transplantation. I am curious for my kidney friends what have you or did you see at your dialysis clinic regarding transplant education? Here is a link to the article, now I didn't vet it but it seems legit.

Would love people's insight

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-dialysis-center-staff-lacking-knowledge.html

]]> Dialysis Modality Education https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1516/dialysis-modality-education Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:14:06 +0000 Dialysis Dom 1516@/discussions I am curious to find out what your experience was with learning about the different types of dialysis?

If you crashed into dialysis, how long before you heard about different modalities?

Did anyone feel like they received good education about the different options before starting dialysis?

]]> "Inside Dialysis: The Hard Truths & Hidden Strengths" https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1403/inside-dialysis-the-hard-truths-hidden-strengths Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:11:23 +0000 Dialysis LaVise0325 1403@/discussions Alex , Emmitt, and I recently had an honest conversation on the LyfeTalks Podcast titled “Inside Dialysis: What I Wish I Knew Earlier.” We opened up about our personal journeys—sharing what dialysis was really like, the challenges we faced, and the lessons we learned along the way.

If you're on dialysis, waiting for a transplant, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers real insight and encouragement. We hope it helps others feel seen, supported, and better prepared. We would love to hear your thoughts.

Take a listen and feel free to share with anyone who could benefit. 💚 https://transplantlyfe.com/education/podcasts/lyfetalks


]]> Dialysis & Identity https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1523/dialysis-identity Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:04:31 +0000 Dialysis LaVise0325 1523@/discussions Dialysis became a label before I was seen as a person

I had to remind others that my diagnosis doesn't define me,

How did you hold on to who you are after tarting dialysis

]]> just to vent https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1511/just-to-vent Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:04:51 +0000 Dialysis Berriosa1234 1511@/discussions Black friday. dialysis today. feeling. eh, still having bladder pain/urge to urinate but nothing expels or produces. my apologies for the details but i want to share with folks these new symptoms and that its has its tough moments, i continue to press on, i have moments of feeling crappy and it sucks that they happen more often lately. Its my pity party or what one of my friends called it an honest reflection. Not every day is it going to be puppy dogs and ice cream. These days its just leaning to press on and share my authenticity and my journey. You all have been simply wonderful with messages and sending funnies and just helping me keep my spirits up. For that I am so appreciative of it. My family has been simply amazing Tamiera Ware Joshua Ware Zander, Abby has even helped even though i dont see her every single day. It takes a village. I am learning to lean in to these tough days/weeks and know there is ligh at the end of this tunnel and my journey will continue on! Full of gratitide for you all. Keep coming back!

]]> Dialysis Day Essentials https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1492/dialysis-day-essentials Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:56:40 +0000 Dialysis LaVise0325 1492@/discussions What’s a comfort item, routine, or ritual that gets you through treatment days?

]]> Welcome to KidneyLyfe https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1485/welcome-to-kidneylyfe Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:31:04 +0000 Dialysis Berriosa1234 1485@/discussions Hi there, and welcome to KidneyLyfe. If you're on dialysis, we know the road can feel long—but you're not walking it alone. Here, you’ll find tools to track your health, connect with others, and feel more in control of your journey. Let’s take it one day at a time—together.

We are excited to welcome you to this community and if you have any questions as you start on this journey please don't hesitate to reach out.



In Lyfe, Alex Community Manager with KidneyLyfe.

]]> Dialysis community https://www.kidneylyfe.com/discussion/1478/dialysis-community Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:50:08 +0000 Dialysis Karin 1478@/discussions I had dialysis in the spring of 2023, as a bridge to my second kidney transplant and I realized how many people create community in the dialysis center. I was wondering if you have experience with this and how this has benefited you? I was so scared of dialysis and the whole process made me so tired and weak, yet I knew it was saving my life. It was hard to be social during this time.

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