Did I mention Kidney Interrupted is a great place to vent about past or current situations? Don’t hold on to that old, nasty baggage. Get that out of your system as quickly as possible! It’s a scientific fact that your brain sends out how your mind/body will feel emotionally/physically by what kinds…

This is a reminder post of the many over the counter meds that can cause damage to ailing kidneys. I’m so thankful to have this list my nephrologist gave me at the beginning of my journey. Also listed are herbs that may be harmful. I should’ve read this part more…

Now, don’t let me mislead you, kidney infections were no stranger to me. They’d kind of stepped up in severity/frequency in my early 30’s. I’d wait too long to go to a doctor because, well, that’s how tough I thought I was. One day I was working construction and it…

I’ve got a picture or two that will show you how big my kidneys were when they finally failed. They had served me well. By the looks of them, they had over-served. They were due a long rest. Preferably in an extremely high-tech research facility to ward this devastating disease from continuing on through…

Well meaning as they may be, I am learning to say NO to the pushers in my life! Always surround yourself with people that bring you joy, laughs, and love. This is one of our greatest support systems in life. It certainly takes on a new meaning when there is an ailment involved.…

Today, I’d like to know your thoughts on traveling. Be it a few hours, overnight or weeks at a time.  For those of you on dialysis, logisticaly, you surely have more planning. It must be very confusing for the newly diagnosed, as well. At this point in my journey, I…