Chronic kidney disease (CKD) support: Introduce yourself and connect

Posted by Kelly, Moderator @klp, Sep 26, 2025

Welcome to the chronic kidney disease (CKD) support group on Mayo Clinic Connect.

This is a welcoming, safe space for anyone living with chronic kidney disease, at any stage of the journey. You’re invited to share your experiences, ask questions big or small, and offer encouragement to others walking a similar path.

Please take these steps to participate in the group:
- Follow the group.
- Browse the topics.
- Use the group search to find answers to your questions.
- Introduce yourself.

Whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis, managing CKD long-term, or caring for a loved one, you’ll find support, shared experiences, and practical advice here.

Let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What is your experience, or your loved one’s experience, living with CKD? (i.e., stage, how long since diagnosis, how it’s managed)?

Do you have a question to ask or a story to share?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Support Group.

bettycll | @bettycll | Feb 18 5:33pm

In reply to @martychambers "@bettycll why are you taking Jardiance? Do you have the UTI problem with it?" + (show)

Hi Marty, I actually do not take Jardiance. I have just started on Farxiga. However, both meds indicate a possible UTI problem. I have NOT had a problem - and certainly hope I do not. Are you taking Jardiance?
As to WHY I take it... both my nephrologist and my cardiologist have recommended it. My nephrologist is anticipating that it will help with my CKD. My cardiologist is anticipating that it will help with my Diastolic Dysfunction (which is currently Grade 3). I decided to risk the potential side effects (hoping I would not experience them) to try to improve both my kidney function and my heart function.
At first, I was extremely hesitate to take either Jardiance or Farxiga. These meds are promoted for diabetes (one of the few things I fortunately do NOT have), and the side effects sound awful! However, I decided to try, if I could find a reasonable price, since I had two specialists encouraging it.