Taking control and helping yourself to manage your chronic kidney disease is essential, there are many things you can do which can help you stay healthy, see the sites below for more information:
What you can do to help yourself with CKD – Chronic Kidney Disease Explained – simple list of things to consider which will help you manage your disease.
Understanding your CKD blood and urine test results – it is so important you are aware of what your blood and urine tests mean, otherwise how will you know if you need to improve or change anything in your diet, fluids or medication. Ask when you go to our clinic appointment or use an Apps below to monitor and track any changes.
Patients Know Best is an NHS App which can help you monitor your blood results and medication; you will need to register and create a login if you have not used it before.
MyRenalCare for patients is an App which can be used by patients and clinicians to monitor your kidney disease, developed by the Wessex unit funded by KCUK. You will need to speak to your doctor to see if they use it – here is a brochure.
People who manage aspects or all of their own haemodialysis treatment whether in a centre or at home, are more in control, develop greater confidence, and understand their body better. Shared care is a way of starting this self-management process, see two sites with similar information that explain what this is, if you are interested speak to you doctor or nurse.
What is shared haemodialysis care? | Kidney Care UK
Shared Haemodialysis Care | National Kidney Federation
How can I help myself? – Kidney Research UK – free kidney kit to help identify the key aspects of staying healthy.
Sexual health and contraception with chronic kidney disease, simple information on how chronic kidney disease affects your sexual health, what is available to help, but please do not be afraid to discuss this issue with your doctor or nurse.
Exercising and Dialysis – Baxter Renal Care (baxterhealthcare.co.uk) offer advice on exercise and dialysis.
Exercise and keeping fit – Kidney care UK offer advice and tips on how this may be achieved.
See also Diet and Nutrition information
