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Living With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

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An Inside Look

What causes these cysts in your kidneys? And how are they treated?

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Day to Day With ADPKD

ADPKD, or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, can cause severe pain, headaches, and more problems. What can you do to feel better and stay active? Find exercise and diet tips, pain management approaches, and coping skills to help you live your best life.

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Tips to Manage Your Pain

Chronic pain is common for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), but there are treatment options to help you feel your best.

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Stages of This Condition

Do you know ADPKD causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in your kidneys? Learn the five stages of kidney disease based on your eGFR levels and what they mean. Find out what you can expect in each stage.

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Treatment Options

Find out the treatments for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Some may slow disease progression or ease pain. What you need to know about ADPKD treatments and your quality of life.

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Using a Dialysis Machine for Your Health

If you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), you may need dialysis at some point. Here’s what to expect.

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Navigating the Kidney Transplant Process

Getting a kidney transplant: How long it takes, how to get on the kidney donor list, and what happens during and after a kidney transplant.

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Take Care of Yourself

What you can do to take care of yourself when you have ADPKD. Tips to keep you healthy and hydrated.

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Healthy Eating With ADPKD

Find out what healthy choices you can make if you have ADPKD. Can too much salt and protein can make your kidney disease worse?

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What About Pregnancy?

Find out what are the risks of pregnancy and having autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)? How will your baby be affected by it? Could you lose your kidney function?

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Exploring the Family Roots

This type of kidney disease runs in the family. Find out what tests you need to ask for to see if it is hereditary.

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Talking to Your Kids

What you need to know when you talk to your children and you have ADPKD. Find out what to say and how to have those conversations.

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How ADPKD Affects Children

ADPKD in Children: What You Need to Know. Find out what symptoms to look for in your kids.

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