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- Life on Dialysis: What It’s Really Like Living With Kidney FailurePart 4- My hospital stay and finding strength in a new reality. Finding Out When I was told my kidneys were beyond saving — small, scarred, and failing without an obvious reason like infection — the only option left was a transplant. I can still remember the doctors breaking the news. At the time, I… Read more: Life on Dialysis: What It’s Really Like Living With Kidney Failure
- From Diagnosis to Dialysis: My First ExperiencePart 3: my first procedure and dialysis experience- what I found impacted me the most. My First Procedure with Kidney Failure I had never experienced any medical procedures before, so being wheeled into the procedure room was surreal. Everything was sterile and prepared, but it was still overwhelming. It was also my first experience with… Read more: From Diagnosis to Dialysis: My First Experience
- Part 2- Shocking A&E Test Results That Sent Me Straight to DialysisPart 2 — the day a trip to A&E led to a life-changing kidney failure diagnosis and emergency dialysis. My A&E Experience: When Shortness of Breath Led to Something Serious I live 5 minutes away from the hospital so I got dropped off- along with my mum and dad- and went straight to A&E. After… Read more: Part 2- Shocking A&E Test Results That Sent Me Straight to Dialysis
- Part 1- Chest Infection to A&E: The Warning Signs I MissedPart 1— it all started with a chest infection and ended with a trip to A&E. Scroll to the bottom or click here to read the next post and see what happened next. The First Signs I Missed The weeks leading up to my diagnosis, I was a normal, healthy 28 year old. I was… Read more: Part 1- Chest Infection to A&E: The Warning Signs I Missed
- Gluten and Dairy Free Rocky Road Recipe: A Delicious Treat for the Whole Family
Are you on the hunt for a gluten-free and dairy-free dessert that’s easy to make and absolutely delicious? Look no further! This Gluten and Dairy Free Rocky Road recipe is perfect for anyone with food intolerances or allergies, and it’s a fantastic treat to whip up with the kids. Finding sweet treats that are both… Read more: Gluten and Dairy Free Rocky Road Recipe: A Delicious Treat for the Whole Family - Anaemia Caused by Kidney Failure: My Personal ExperienceI hadn’t really heard much about anaemia before I was diagnosed. It was one of those medical words you hear in passing but never think will apply to you. Then, without even noticing when it started, I began feeling tired all the time. It wasn’t until I found out I had kidney failure that I… Read more: Anaemia Caused by Kidney Failure: My Personal Experience
- High Blood Pressure: My Story and What I’ve LearnedHigh blood pressure happens when the force of your blood pushing against your artery walls is too strong. Over time, this can damage your heart, kidneys, and other organs. For a while, I didn’t feel any different—because high blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s sometimes called the “silent killer.” For more… Read more: High Blood Pressure: My Story and What I’ve Learned
- What You Need to Know About Kidney Failure: A Personal PerspectiveI never gave my kidneys much thought until the day I was diagnosed with kidney failure. If you’re wondering, what is kidney failure? — it’s when your kidneys stop doing their job of cleaning your blood and balancing fluids properly. It’s a scary diagnosis, but understanding it is the first step to taking control of your health… Read More
I’m a wife, mum of two, and kidney transplant recipient. After being unexpectedly diagnosed with kidney failure, I went through dialysis and received a life-saving transplant. This blog is where I share my journey, hoping to raise awareness and connect with others who may be going through a similar experience.
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