Episode 156: Diagnosed with PKD at 10 | Living with Hereditary Kidney Disease (CKD Story)
About this episode
Natasja shares her experience of being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at a young age and the impact of hereditary kidney disease on her family.
What is it like to be diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) at just 10 years old—and to know it runs through your family? In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore speaks with Natasja about her lived experience of PKD, a hereditary kidney condition that has affected multiple generations of her family. From her great-grandmother to her mother and beyond, kidney disease is not just part of Natasja’s story, it’s part of her family history. In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Natasja shares what it’s like growing up with chronic kidney disease (CKD), navigating the emotional and physical realities of a lifelong condition, and facing serious complications along the way. In this episode, we cover: What polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is Being diagnosed with kidney disease at a young age The impact of hereditary kidney disease across generations Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Navigating serious health complications Finding strength through lived experience ⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of serious complications related to kidney disease that some listeners may find difficult. This episode is a powerful…
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