Episode 115: Overcoming Adversity: A Kidney Warrior's Battle with CKD & Sepsis

Overcoming Adversity: A Kidney Warrior's Battle with CKD & Sepsis. In this compelling episode, Kidney warrior, Rachel Stuart shares about navigating the challenging journey of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Rachel shares about the emotional and physical toll of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, leading to recurrent kidney infections and ultimately CKD.   The conversation takes a deeper turn as we explore the harrowing moments of battling sepsis, the critical care received in the ICU, and the complexities of post-sepsis syndrome. We discuss the importance of mental health support, practical advice for managing peritoneal dialysis, and the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant.   Join us to hear invaluable insights, coping strategies, and a story of resilience that will inspire and inform anyone facing similar health challenges.   For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:   Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior   Follow Rachel Stuart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transplant.diaries/   For more information about the issues raised in this episode   Contact Kidney Care UK   https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/mental-health/   Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 01420 541 424 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org Instagram: @kidneycareuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: [email protected]   The UK Sepsis Trust   https://sepsistrust.org/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/UKSepsisTrust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUKSepsisTrust/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUKSepsisTrust   Mental health issues - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)   Home - Mind   Samaritans   Tel: 116 123 (freephone)   [email protected]   Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).   Childline   Tel: 0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.