If you are struggling with different symptoms do not just put up with them, make sure you discuss any problems with your doctor or nurse, new things become available that may help you. So speak up if you get new symptoms, and/or if you have symptoms that are persisting and not resolved.
There are many sites that offer a summary of common symptoms for people managing kidney disease, here are a couple of suggested sites where you can read more information.
Managing symptoms – Kidney Care UK have really useful page on managing symptoms and what can help, and they do a range of leaflets for specific symptoms, check out their site:
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Itching and chronic kidney disease
- Restless legs syndrome
- Erectile dysfunction and chronic kidney disease
- Managing anaemia
Kidney Research UK offer a searchable list of different symptoms (alongside different kidney conditions) where you can read more information Kidney conditions and symptoms.
The most important thing to remember is to report your symptoms, or any changes in symptoms, to your doctor or nurse, there may be new drugs or ways to relieve symptoms, you are not aware of.
You can also ask people in the local KIN groups or read patient stories about how they have managed symptoms and what worked or did not. You can even share your own story! We would love to hear from you.
