I am a diabetic with high blood pressure which is kept under control with medication. Several years ago I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. More recently I have been itching and scratching which results in bruising. My doctor tells me that I have "fragile skin" but it appears it could be something more serious. I have an appointment with my doctor next week and will discuss it with him then.

I need some help if anyone can point me in the right direction. My boyfriend is 47 years old and he has had the normal work up at the doctor everything was "normal" but there is still something wrong. He has to lay flat on his back to get relaxed to get his kidneys to empty into his bladder and then he urinate up to 85 oz. with no insurance. I can't find any help for him and this is affecting our whole family. I don't understand is this a medical mystery I need some help please!

My doctor recently diagnosed me with Stage III CKD. I requested a referral to a kidney specialist and also to a nutritionist hoping to learn more and perhaps be put on a specific diet. My request was denied. I was told to drink more water and have follow up blood work done every few months. My doctor also told me that CKD is very common in people my age, which is 65.

Hi I was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2009 due to high blood pressure and toxemia with my baby. I know it's hard dealing with this disease sometimes you are in pain and you hurt and have a lot of fatigue.

I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for 34 years. My last blood test revealed creatine levels that were elevated. I just learned from my appointment with a Nephrologist, I had stage 3 CKD. It's been a bit of a surprise even though my diabetic control has been very good and A1C's have been around 6.6 for the last many years. I can't help but wonder how long I have before this disease makes it impossible for me to function without a great deal of medical intervention. It seems like it's time for me to change a lot in my life. At my age (64), it doesn't come so easy.

I am in the severe stage of kidney failure. I only have one kidney. I have a stent replaced every three months, due to a blockage in the ureter. I was holding at 29, but this week the number went down to 24. It scares me. I don't want to go into dialysis. There will be no other way if I fall below 15. I am on a near "0" diet of protein. I also have too high of a count of potassium. Also have to follow a plan with no, or very low sodium. I feel so weak most days. I believe I am too old to have a transplant. I have so many allergies, that my body could not stand the many meds. that is required with a transplant. I had cancer in 2004, when I lost my left kidney to a tumor. Thank You for listening. I am also on three meds for High B.P. which I am sure does not agree with my kidney function. Life is short.

I am a living donor (15 years ago) and now I have stage 3 CKD. I don't regret giving my sis a kidney she is still alive, she has other health issues but the kidney is doing OK. I have to do the Dr. thing and take all the medications, but for the most part I still feel okay, I am working 50 hours a week, sure I'm tired but I am not giving in.