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What Is It and How Did I Get It?: Early Stage Chronic Kidney Disease Paperback – May 18, 2011

by Gail Rae (Author)
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  • Paperback: 148 pages
  • Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (May 18, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1457502143
  • ISBN-13: 978-1457502149
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsvery helpful for calming down and getting to work on control
By sassyskatemom on June 23, 2012
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This is not a medical book, but it is the ONLY book I could find discussing the issue of early stage CKD. My twenty month old son was diagnosed on thursday, almost in passing by his nephrologist. I did not ask any questions on CKD, I was not handed any pamplets - I went into schock and reacted like I always do to bad news I can not process. I asked questions about my infant son's high blood pressure (the reason for the appointment). Tried to pay attention, remained calm so as not to upset my children who were with us in the room, and then began to research like crazy. I also went back to the doctor and confirmed that she had in fact diagnosed my son with CKD (stage 1). So for me this book has been very helpful, but again I am still in a schock like state and just want to know how to slow the progression of the disease so that my son can have a mostly normal childhood. Best I can tell there is no treatment for the early stages and at least my son's nephrologist (who is an expert in the area) does not appear to be at all concerned or worried. So I appreciate this book because it remined me to take the reigns (no one else will or can) and I plan to speak to my son's pharmacist today about his other daily perscriptions, just to make sure that its okay to take... I plan to get more knowledgeable about nutrition (just like the author did) but most of all I plan to let my son play the sports he loves because activity is so important (the author loves to dance, my son loves to try and ice skate like his big sister).

This book is a very quick read, its almost like you are having a conversation with a friend over coffee. It calmed me down, it gave me direction and it was available on my kindle in seconds. THANK YOU!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery informative, down-to-earth view of kidney disease
By Mandy on April 3, 2012
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This book includes TONS of definitions and images and is a good read for anyone looking to learn more about kidney disease -- whether your a doctor or a recently diagnosed patient. Her perspective is real and her stories will relate with many. The book touches on many topics from related health complications to dealing with nephrologists and maintaining a kidney-friendly diet. If you or someone you know is facing CKD, I highly recommend reading this book. Take experiences from those who have already gone through it and are looking to help.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEarly Stage Chronic Kidney Disease
By Andrea Garrison on November 28, 2012
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What Is It and How Did I Get It? Early Stage Chronic Kidney Disease by Gail Rae explains to the newly diagnosed CKD patient information and medical terms in this handy guide book that tries to make an overwhelming medical condition less stressful by revealing what happens when faced with the CKD diagnosis. Gail Rae knows firsthand because she has Earl Stage Chronic Kidney Disease. For more information visit the My CKD Experience website and listen to the Online With Andrea interview with Gail Rae.

Andrea R. Garrison
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5.0 out of 5 starsDr Rich Snyder, DO. Nephrologist
By Amazon Customer on March 3, 2012
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This is a must read for anyone who has kidney disease. I had the privilege of reading Gail's book and interviewing her on the radio. For anyone with kidney disease, this is one of the best books around written by someone who has kidney disease. I recommend this book highly!!!!!!!

Dr Rich Snyder, DO is the author of What You Must Know About Kidney Disease: A Practical Guide to Using Conventional and Complementary Treatments. He is the host of the radio show Improve Your Kidney Health on the Voice America Health & Wellness Channel.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must read
By Rosalind J on February 23, 2012
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Having lived with autoimmune diseases since my late 20's, andI know first hand what it's like to get a new diagnosis. Even with the internet, it's hard to get solid, reliable and empathic information. This book does it all in an easy to read format. I think this is useful for a person with any new diagnosis because it highlights the issues people wonder and worry about.
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5.0 out of 5 starsCKd bible.
By Javier Dross on October 17, 2013
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It is written for a patient like us, mean that the language it is simple and easy to understand, good sense of humor and a positive aptitude with this silent killer, another book that deserve a place on your personal library. Very informative ,excellent book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIncredibly Informative and Well Written
By NimaBeckie on February 23, 2012
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As the daughter of a mother who has early stage CKD, I have to admit at first I panicked at the diagnosis. What exactly did it mean? I was relieved to find this book and even more so relieved to find that it was written in plain English and not Medical-ese. Author Gail Rae has written an easy to follow book not just for the newly diagnosed early stage CKD patient, but, also for their family members and friends. There's even an entire chapter dedicated to questions raised by friends and family. I highly recommend this book for both the newly diagnosed early CKD AND their family/friends.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHighly Recommended! Very useful.
By Chipmunk84 on February 23, 2012
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This book is wonderful because it explains all you need to know for early stages of ckd and not in medical terms, but in terms that everyone can understand. The author was so passionate about getting the information to others who are going through what she went through as this information was not avaialble to her. Her altruistic motive for this book is also what makes it wonderful. I would definately buy a copy if I were you.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great book to help with the anxiety that comes with the diagnosis

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Published 11 months ago by Leilani L Au
2.0 out of 5 starsbut much of what she describes in painful detail would not apply to...

I didn't expect this book to be SO much about the author's very specific personal situation. I understand her wanting to share her experience, but much of what she describes in... Read more

Published 15 months ago by D Fallon
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent read.

Ms Rae knows, in my opinion, what she is talking about. She is direct-to the point-and the book is easily understood. Read more

Published 17 months ago by turtle5252
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

So much good information for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients, from beginning to end. Thank you Gail Rae

Published 17 months ago by Doris Wise
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Published 22 months ago by Mr Stuart M Powell
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I was just diagnosed with Chronic Kidney disease Stage 4 a few weeks ago and I want to THANK YOU very much for this book. I put it on my Kindle. Read more

Published on March 10, 2014 by Paula Peterson
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I've had this book in paperback for awhile and when Amazon offered me the option to buy the digital version at a discounted price since I had purchased the paperback from them, I... Read more

Published on March 1, 2014 by T. Perkins
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A book that is very helpful to CKD3 patients. It gives the facts and figures needed most to those with this condition!

Published on February 13, 2014 by Barbara Kirby
5.0 out of 5 starsI loved it!

One of the best on the subject not so much for the info but the way it was presented. Almost like a novel. Makes you forget your kidney is not behaving thew way it should.

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