Chronically Christy

Tom has had a heart and a kidney transplant. Find out why in this episode. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Festive food do’s and dont’s with renal dietician Hilary. Going through Christmas foods good and bad, with alternatives and general Christmas chat. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice...

Meet Les, a lovely lady from America who’s long term type 1 diabetes means she’s unfortunately had to start dialysis. At home. With her husband and dogs. Brave lady! Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. P...

Meet Georgina, founder of the UK’s first disabled discount website, created to help offset the cost of being disabled. https://www.purpldiscounts.com/ Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advi...

Working with CKD. A quick episode about our rights as patients and what I’ve done over the years. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own hea...

It’s 15 years since Steve gave me his kidney. The surgery failed. Here’s what I remember about that time in our lives….. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams...

A short and sweet episode recorded from my hospital bed… Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Organ Donation Week details and an update on why I’ve been missing the last month. I’m back on full time dialysis unfortunately and have had a spell as an inpatient. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. P...

Hilary’s back! Today we chat all things dialysis diet, uraemia, phosphates and malnutrition. I get advice on my symptoms and whether changing my diet will help. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please...

An episode about anxiety. Mine, yours, the types. Please find some mental health charity links below mind.org.uk mhfaeengland.org andysmanclub.co.uk Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice...

An update on my dialysis situation and a visit to the local unit… Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A quick summary of the tests I’ve had to have to get back on the list this time round. And an update on my health Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regard...

A look into my time with an ileostomy, then a colostomy and my two reversals. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Steve is my husband, carer and also gave me a kidney years ago which unfortunately failed during the surgery. In this episode I’m asking him all of your questions! Hear how he copes being my carer, what he does in his free time and why he doesn’t see my illness as a burden….. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of t...

Meet Andy who’s received his transplant through the pooled/paired scheme, who runs a lot and once caused a GP surgery lockdown! Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medica...

A Q&A with Hilary, a renal dietitian from the Royal Liverpool. Discussing everything from Potassium to Protein. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams rega...

Chats with a long time dialysis nurse about everything from needles and machine alarms, to cake and tips for patients. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams r...

Chatting about dialysis and transplant, cinema trips and snacks. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A brief intro to the types of dialysis and what they involve. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

What are the kidneys and what do they actually do? A brief sciencey look into the bodies natural filters and an update on my own health too Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from you...

An in depth look into how I came to have CKD. Trigger warnings for surgery, surgical procedures etc Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own h...

Just a quick introduction to me and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. Yes I wrote it whilst in hospital. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regardi...