by Sydney Johnston | Oct 5, 2021 | Knowledge, Living with PKD
Published on October 5, 2021 | Anyone can get a urinary tract infection (UTI), but having PKD can increase your risk of UTIs. One reason is that kidney cysts are prone to infection, allowing bacteria to build up and affect the urinary tract. Symptoms of UTIs include...
by Sydney Johnston | Jan 19, 2021 | Donations, Knowledge
Published on January 19, 2021 | Want to raise funds that benefit the PKD community but not sure where to start? Through the Fundraise Your Way program, it’s easy to fundraise for PKDF. Senior Director of Community Fundraising Sue Full walks us through the basics...
by Sydney Johnston | Dec 17, 2020 | Education, Knowledge, Research
Published December 17, 2020 | While distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the country has begun, many in the PKD community have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Chris Rusconi, Ph.D., chief research officer at the PKD Foundation, sits down with...
by Sydney Johnston | Sep 1, 2020 | Awareness, Knowledge
Published September 1, 2020 | On September 4th, we celebrate PKD Awareness Day. A day dedicated to educating and inspiring our friends, families, and communities to learn about PKD. When more people learn about PKD, more people get involved. And that means more...
by PKD Foundation Staff | Feb 5, 2018 | Knowledge, PKD Health Notes
How often have you heard your stomach growl, felt a little light-headed or had an oncoming headache and immediately reached for a snack? You might be surprised to find that what can feel like a hunger pang is actually thirst. These two sensations ride a fine line, and...
by Valen Keefer | Oct 16, 2014 | Determination, Knowledge, PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
Were you recently diagnosed with PKD? Living with PKD? Have a loved one with PKD? Looking for hope and inspiration? Welcome to PKD Will Not Beat Me! My mission is to provide Positivity, Knowledge and Determination as you navigate your individual path in life. This is...