Living with CKD means changes in many aspects of your life. If you are thinking about PD, or have decided to start treatment, it may help you to understand the changes in your lifestyle and get tools to help you adjust to those changes.
In this section, you will find information about the emotional issues related to PD, how it might affect your family life and your work, and how to plan for and deal with the unexpected. You will also find support from other PD patients’ stories and a link to gatherings where you can meet others on PD.
Emotional Issues
Take a look at the effect PD can have on your emotions and find tools to help you cope.
Dialysis’ Affect on Family
Life
In this section, find out how PD may affect your family and your relationship with your spouse and children.
Talking with Children About PD
Discover what concerns your child may have and how to address them. Read about ways to maintain your parent-child relationship.
The Effect of PD on Work
Read about how PD may affect your work.
Dealing with the Unexpected
Review the kinds of medical issues that a patient on PD may face, how to anticipate and plan for them, and how to react.
Inspirational Stories
Read real stories from others who are on PD, find out what issues they faced and how they overcame them.
Events
Find a listing of events for people with kidney disease.
