In the Find A Kidney Blog, you’ll find both education and inspiration in your search for a living kidney donor, including tips from experts who have conducted a successful search and personal stories from people who have been in your situation and were able to find a living donor for a kidney transplant.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney failure, you may be wondering: What is the best treatment? The answer depends on your health, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Treatment Options for Kidney Failure There are two main treatments for kidney failure: Which Kidney Failure Treatment Is Best for You? If you are
When you’re searching for a living kidney donor, standing out and getting your message across is key. One powerful way to engage with potential donors is by incorporating photos and graphics into your messaging. Visual content not only grabs attention but also helps humanize your story and make it more relatable. Whether you’re sharing your …
If you’re searching for a living kidney donor, getting on a podcast can be a powerful way of sharing your story and reaching potential donors. Unlike social media posts that quickly disappear, podcast interviews provide an in-depth, lasting platform to explain your situation, educate listeners, and inspire action. But how do you get on a …
Dialysis was draining my body and my spirit, and I wasn’t sure I could go on much longer. But then, a surprising gift of love gave me a second chance at life. I had early-stage kidney disease for a while, but it was well-controlled when I was living in Connecticut. My wife and I moved …
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when your kidneys are no longer able to perform their essential functions, such as filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood. If you or a loved one are facing kidney failure, you may wonder: Can kidney failure be cured? While there isn’t a direct …
Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. This can happen suddenly (acute kidney failure) or over time (chronic kidney disease leading to kidney failure). Following are some of the most common causes of kidney failure. 1. Diabetes Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney …
In 2007, at the age of 27, I learned something was wrong with my kidneys. A routine blood test revealed I had high creatinine levels—a term I wasn’t even familiar with. This began a long process of testing and uncertainty. Doctors performed a biopsy and discovered significant scarring in my kidneys but couldn’t pinpoint the …
When you need a kidney transplant and are looking for a living kidney donor, the National Kidney Registry’s (NKR) Voucher Program can make the process more flexible and increase your chances of finding a match. This blog post will explain how the voucher process works, answer some common questions, and help you decide if it’s …
If you are in need of a kidney transplant and are considering participating in the National Kidney Registry’s Voucher Program to receive a living kidney donor transplant, you may be wondering if you can only receive one voucher, or if it’s possible to receive multiple vouchers. The short answer is that yes, you can receive …