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Complications & More
Hi everyone, I wanted to share an update about where things stand on my kidney transplant journey. I’m still on the waiting list and, so far, there hasn’t been a donor match or a living donor. As I continue to wait and pray for that call, my body has been undergoing a lot. Recently, I’ve been battling metabolic acidosis, a complication that happens when the kidneys can’t keep the body’s acid levels balanced. It’s been a tough fight — the symptoms come with fatigue, shortness
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Jan 201 min read


"Inside the Kidney Transplant Evaluation: What You Need to Know"
Upon initially undergoing a kidney transplant evaluation, I was uncertain of what lay ahead. I knew it would entail a multitude of tests...
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The Charis &Steve Unplugged Podcast
I was deeply honored to be invited to the Charis and Steve Unplugged podcast on HealthyLife.net, an all-positive internet radio show, to...
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The Truth About Dialysis: Five Common Misconceptions Unveiled
When facing the possibility of starting dialysis, many people wonder what they wish they had known beforehand. So, I've compiled a post...
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Kidney Chronicles: The Inside Stories
Welcome to my blog, a space where I aim to share the insights and lessons learned from my personal journey through kidney failure,...
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