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Chronic Kidney Disease
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It Was Scary To Donate A Kidney To My Sister
When her sister needed a kidney transplant, Vaishali (53) navigated a complex set of emotions before deciding to donate her kidney to Hemali. On February 6, 2024, they completed one healthy year post-transplant. Vaishali shares her experience of…
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My Sister's Kidney Saved My Life
Hemali Ajmera (55) was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2019. Her sister's kidney donation saved her life. On February 6, 2024, they completed one healthy year post-transplant. Hemali shares her experience of navigating the anxiety and her…
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Strange Symptoms of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Suzanne Sangi, 26, was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension causing severe headaches, ringing in her ears with a daunting possibility of going blind. Here she talks about her treatment and renewed…
Fully Alive Thanks To The Dialysis Machine And My Will Power
Samiir Halady, has lived with Chronic Kidney Disease for 20 years and is now a transplant recipient. He shares how he balances the challenges of living with his work and his love for trekking and travel. And the secret ingredients that keep him…
"Suicide Is Much Tougher On Those Left Behind"
Sejal Jobanputra lost her father to suicide at a time when she herself was grappling with a number of health issues. Even after a decade, she finds it difficult to come to terms with the tragedy. What were your immediate thoughts when your father…
I Had Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant And Then Cancer
Rahul Supekar, 42 first had a kidney failure and then cancer of the intestine. He shares his travails, the lifestyle changes he has made and his advice to other patients struggling to cope with their conditions.   I was diagnosed with…
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My Journey With Kidney Disease Has Been Life Changing
Shruti Mukundan is a patient of end stage kidney disease. Here, she chronicles her journey from age 7 to now - dealing with kidney stones, kidney transplant and a more permanent, needle-free dialysis. And shares her dream.  I was just 7 years…
When My Kidneys Failed Completely
Chandralekha Das, a teacher and mass communication expert from Silchar, Assam, who is a kidney transplant patient, emphasises that a successful kidney transplant may allow you to live the kind of life you were living before you got kidney disease.…
I Donated My Kidney to Save My Son
Vasundhara Raghavan is the author of two books on chronic kidney diseases, one of which narrates the life of her son, Aditya, who has lived through dialysis and two transplants. In a detailed interview she talks about the harrowing twists and turns…