{"id":641060,"date":"2023-04-24T20:06:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T01:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/24\/your-mental-and-kidney-health\/"},"modified":"2023-04-24T20:06:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T01:06:11","slug":"your-mental-and-kidney-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/24\/your-mental-and-kidney-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Mental and Kidney Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-v-68c869e7>\n<div data-v-68c869e7 col=\"24\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.webmd.com\/vim\/live\/webmd\/consumer_assets\/site_images\/article_thumbnails\/blog_posts\/ulcerative_colitis\/1800x1200_getty_rf_counselor_coach_speaking_on_group_therapy.jpg?resize=*:*&#038;output-quality=50\" alt=\"photo of counselor giving support to patients\" atr=\"photo of counselor giving support to patients\" data-v-407b1a81><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-68c869e7>\n<div data-v-68c869e7>\n<div data-page=\"1\">\n<section>\n<p>IgA nephropathy can raise some big questions. Will your symptoms be so mild you hardly notice a change in daily life? Will you need dialysis one day? Should you prepare for a kidney transplant 10 or 20 years down the road?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You may not get answers until you\u2019ve lived with the disease for many years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat uncertainty is incredibly challenging,\u201d says Susan Rubman, PhD, a<span> medical psychologist with Yale Medicine. She treats people who get organ transplants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can live a long life with IgA nephropathy. But your odds of depression, anxiety, and ongoing stress are higher than someone without the condition. Along with your doctor\u2019s help, here are steps you can take to manage your mental and kidney health.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"1-2\">Learn as Much as You Can About IgA Nephropathy<\/h2>\n<p>Ask your health care team to tell you all about your condition. While you may need to learn a little at a time, Rubman suggests taking in as much info as you can handle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing an informed medical consumer is always more helpful than avoiding information,\u201d Rubman says. \u201cBecause we\u2019re better able to prepare.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<section>\n<p>You can find lots of general info online. But your best bet is to ask your doctor for specifics about your health. Here are some questions to get you started:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the chances I\u2019ll need dialysis?<\/li>\n<li>Do I need to make diet or other lifestyle changes right away?<\/li>\n<li>Will I need medication for the rest of my life?<\/li>\n<li>Do you treat other people like me? Can I meet them?<\/li>\n<li>Can I talk to someone who\u2019s on dialysis or had a kidney transplant?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Is there a nurse educator who can tell me more?<\/li>\n<li>Will I need a kidney transplant?<\/li>\n<li>What is the prognosis? Will this get better?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to go in for regular checkups and follow-up tests. Ongoing care leaves you in a better spot to manage changes as they come up. \u201cAnd to be able to rejoice when things are stable,\u201d Rubman says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"1-4\">Stay Active When You Have IgA Nephropathy<\/h2>\n<p>Talk to your doctor before you start a new fitness routine. But regular exercise is generally a good thing for people with kidney disease. There are lots of reasons why. But some big ones are that it can help control your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div data-page=\"2\">\n<section>\n<p>For people with IgA nephropathy, studies show regular movement may also ease symptoms of mental stress and depression, boost health-related quality of life, and help the heart and lungs work better.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yonatan Peleg, MD, is a nephrologist (kidney doctor) with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Along with taking your medication, he encourages everyone with IgA nephropathy to get out and move. Choose aerobic, or cardio, exercises to target blood pressure control.<\/p>\n<p>Aim for at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week. That\u2019s something like brisk walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Other good choices include bicycling, running, swimming, or dancing.<\/p>\n<p>You might\u2019ve heard that working out too hard will hurt your kidneys. But heavy exercise is safe for most people with kidney disease, including IgA nephropathy. While it\u2019s true that you may leak extra protein into your urine right after a strenuous gym session, \u201cthe blood pressure control you get from having a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle is more important,\u201d Peleg says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<section><pagebreak><\/pagebreak>\n<p>What might not be a good idea? Going overboard with those high protein shakes or bars after a workout. Get advice from your kidney doctor or dietitian before you change your nutrition plan. They\u2019ll let you know how much protein is safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"2-7\">Tell Your Doctor About Your Emotions<\/h2>\n<p>A lifetime illness can ramp up feelings of sadness or anxiety. And it\u2019s natural to need some time to get used to hard news. But if your symptoms last several weeks or get in the way of daily life, tell your doctor. You might think they only care about your kidneys. But that\u2019s not necessarily true.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor one, I\u2019m worried about [your] overall health,\u201d Peleg says. \u201cBut if depression leads to not exercising as much or making the wrong food choices, that can lead to worsening blood pressure and worse IgA outcomes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Poor mental health can also make it hard to get medical care when you need it or stick with treatment. It may even affect how well you do after a kidney transplant.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Besides your kidney doctor, there are lots of other health professionals you can turn to if you\u2019re having a tough time. According to Emily Duggan, PhD, a neuropsychologist and assistant professor with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, that includes your regular doctor, social workers, nurses, or the care team at your dialysis center. \u201cReally anybody is receptive to talking,\u201d Duggan says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div data-page=\"3\">\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"3-8\">Find What Works for You<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s more than one way to manage your mental health. Some things you can do on your own. Talk to your doctor for more ideas on self-care with kidney disease. But here are some expert tips on what may help you feel less stressed:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sleep a priority.<\/li>\n<li>Get enough exercise and the right nutrition.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Try deep breathing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Practice mindfulness meditation.<\/li>\n<li>Reach out to friends, family, or your spiritual community.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may also want to connect with someone who has IgA nephropathy or another chronic kidney disease. \u201cIt can be helpful to have support from folks who know what you\u2019re going through,\u201d Rubman says.<\/p>\n<p>Antidepressant medication or talk therapy can also be a big help. Your doctor might suggest cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). That\u2019s a skills-based talk therapy. It\u2019s been shown to ease symptoms of depression and anxiety in lots of people, including folks with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Behavioral therapy usually doesn\u2019t dive deep into your past. \u201cThis is not the kind of therapy where you lay on a couch and talk about your childhood,\u201d Duggan says.<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<section>\n<p>CBT helps you find ways to push back against the hard times you\u2019re having now. And if you have IgA nephropathy, behavioral therapy can help you better understand the link between your illness and how you think, feel, or act. If you try therapy, don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not sure what to talk about.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll you have to know is that you would like some help,\u201d Duggan says. \u201cAnd the therapist is there to help walk you through every single step from there on out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you think you might hurt yourself,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>call 988 to reach a suicide and crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><highlights><\/highlights><pull_quotes><\/pull_quotes><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-chronicle=\"091e9c5e8221708e\" data-e2e=\"asset-copyright\" data-v-68c869e7> \u00a9 2023 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-e2e=\"dart-sources\" data-chronicle=\"091e9c5e8221708e\" data-v-68c869e7><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Photo Credit: fizkes \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>SOURCES:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Susan Rubman, PhD, CBSM, DBSM, medical psychologist, Yale Medicine; assistant professor of clinical psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Emily Duggan, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yonatan Peleg, MD, nephrology, Northwestern Medicine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>BMJ Open<\/i>: \u201cYoung adults\u2019 perspectives on living with kidney failure: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>National Kidney Foundation: \u201cExercise: What You Should Know,\u201d \u201cStaying Fit With Kidney Disease.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>Journal of International Medical Research<\/i>: \u201cEffect of physical activity on depression symptoms in patients with IgA nephropathy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>Clinical Psychology &#038; Neuropsychology<\/i>: \u201cEffectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on depression among haemodialysis patients: A systematic review of literature.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/features\/iga-nephropathy-mental-kidney-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Erasmo Latson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IgA nephropathy can raise some big questions. Will your symptoms be so mild you hardly notice a change in daily life? Will you need dialysis one day? Should you prepare for a kidney transplant 10 or 20 years down the road?\u00a0You may not get answers until you\u2019ve lived with the disease for many years.\u00a0\u201cThat uncertainty<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":641061,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39352,4492],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-641060","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kidney","8":"category-mental"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/641060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=641060"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/641060\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/641061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=641060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=641060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=641060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}