by admin | Aug 6, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
“What’s the special occasion?” I’m sure you have heard this question when someone sees you dressed up, if you mention an upcoming trip, bake a cake, or purchase something out of the ordinary. I think it is more fun to do something special spur of the moment rather...
by admin | Jul 30, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
My evening at the Tolvaptan Extravaganza Gala If someone would have told me when I was 19 and on death’s doorstep because of PKD, that in 13 years I would share my triumph over adversity by attending the launch of the first treatment for PKD in Canada – my family and...
by admin | Jul 24, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
As a patient, one must possess a multitude of skills. We become our own administrative assistant by scheduling our medical appointments and the phone calls, paperwork and documentation involved in coordinating our care. We fill the role of a medical biller as we...
by admin | Jul 9, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
Being an athlete involves training, some natural-born talent, strength, stamina and an immense amount of determination, dedication and drive. Noah and I watched athleticism at its finest on the morning of June 28. We stood by the finish line of The Western States...
by admin | Jun 25, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
When your nephrologist calls you two hours after you get your monthly blood work drawn, you know something is wrong. This happened to me last week. When I answered the phone and heard my nephrologist’s voice, I instantly asked, “What is wrong?” Dr. Bhat said, “Hi,...
